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something that visually explains or decorates a text
the book's color plate illustrates the internal organs of the human body
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Recent Examples of plates
The rugged, zigzagging massif is the result of the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates about 100 million years ago and later massive glacial activity in the Pleistocene epoch.
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Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Go further by Set the scene with warm lighting, textured serving trays, and small plates of complementary bites for that boutique cafe feel.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The buildup of stress at the fault line eventually exceeds the frictional forces holding the plates stationary, resulting in the release of energy as an earthquake.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But the glaciers don’t stop at the shoreline; instead, colossal floating plates of ice hundreds of meters thick extend over the sea.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Try including these fruits in chia pudding, overnight oats, salads, slaw, or cheese plates.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, there are hundreds of plates, including at least one from each of the 50 states.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Maybe even small plates and pasta specials.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
After their visits, stuff is always missing from my house — a hairbrush, my dog’s electric nail file, random dishes and plates, rat traps, laundry detergent packets, dollar store craft items, etc.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Go further by Set the scene with warm lighting, textured serving trays, and small plates of complementary bites for that boutique cafe feel.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
The buildup of stress at the fault line eventually exceeds the frictional forces holding the plates stationary, resulting in the release of energy as an earthquake.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
But the glaciers don’t stop at the shoreline; instead, colossal floating plates of ice hundreds of meters thick extend over the sea.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Try including these fruits in chia pudding, overnight oats, salads, slaw, or cheese plates.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Today, there are hundreds of plates, including at least one from each of the 50 states.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Maybe even small plates and pasta specials.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025
After their visits, stuff is always missing from my house — a hairbrush, my dog’s electric nail file, random dishes and plates, rat traps, laundry detergent packets, dollar store craft items, etc.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plates
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Generic predictions include the same initial temperature everywhere, with a spectrum of seed fluctuations imprinted atop it that are Gaussian in nature and almost, but not quite, identical across cosmic scales.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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But, at large scales, laborers (who themselves are often poorly treated) are often paid by volume and are likely to work as quickly as possible which leads to mistreatment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Physically, these explorations can be seen in Dennis’ use of drawings, diagrams and 3D models, sometimes incorporating them with poetry and language.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Each screen has a pixel density of 141 pixels per inch (ppi), which should produce a sharp image suitable for photo editing or working with intricate diagrams.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The product, which has been rolled out nationwide, is supposed to last up to a month and has 32 times more sheets than a standard roll, Charmin reported.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The set is available in multiple colors and includes two baking sheets, a 12-cup muffin pan, a large rectangle pan and storage organizer for neat cabinet stacking.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The group, which helps transform libraries, schools and other community spaces with eye-catching wall art, often uses graphics, typefaces and an overall palette with a ’70s and ’80s vibe.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Musk’s pictures, posted to his X feed, didn’t show off the pricey Nvidia racks that are filled with powerful graphics processing units.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the letter calls on Congressional support for the European Union to overturn its ban on Sulfuryl Fluoride, a pesticide used to fumigate Southern Yellow Pine wood chips on breakbulk cargo ships.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Fold in 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Viewership for the postseason thus far has reached levels unseen since 2017, according to figures released by MLB on Wednesday.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The site has housed many historical figures over the years, from Queen Margaret to Mary, Queen of Scots.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Through heartfelt storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the book guides children (and the adults reading with them) toward a deeper understanding of self-expression, balance, personal joy, and the importance of one’s feelings.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
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These start with different illustrations of down-home life that gradually give way to drawings of fires, mayhem and syringes plunged into eyeballs as a saccharin-sweet song from sisterly duo Patience and Prudence plays.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plates. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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