plating

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Recent Examples of plating Save some room for the brown butter almond cake at the end, which sounds deceptively simple but is the very definition of delicious with whimsical plating and delicious—and complex—flavors. Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026 Iron plating, towering masts, narrow sleeping quarters, and vast engine rooms combine to tell the story of a navy undergoing radical technological change. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 For all the evident care in this dish, its plating is boldly plain—beige on beige. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026 Avoid low-quality finds by watching for plating damage, fake stones, weak hinges, or cracks unless repairs are worth the cost. Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plating
Noun
  • Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Welcome to Hong Kong, where the outdoors is fervently celebrated, from peak to harbor, plate to palette.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • To send a letter to the editor about this article, submit online or check out our guidelines for how to submit by email or mail.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Wirth, who organized a support group of AAA Insurance holders after the fire, chose not to and instead has her mail forwarded to her parents’ house.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • What better way to demonstrate the intent of taking primary responsibility for your own security and cutting dependency on the United States than by building your own nuclear weapons or relying more on the French and British nuclear shield?
    Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • How the heat shield behaves this time on its modified, atmospheric deep-dive trajectory could be yet another nail-bitter.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The museum shared photos that show the steering wheel and hull of the ship underwater, covered in growth.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • This shift enables reactive defense systems, such as satellite hulls that intentionally heat to harden against incoming micrometeorite impacts.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Police collected shell casings at the scene and found images from a license plate reader that showed the vehicle of the suspect, Duy Nguyen, leaving the scene.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Built with a high-strength steel casing, it is engineered to withstand impacts from dense materials before detonating.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Black Altadena residents are part of a larger coalition that is asking Edison to advance each family who lost their home $200,000 in emergency housing assistance.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The 18-story building where the woman was found is part of Marcus Garvey Village and includes 51 supportive housing apartments for the formerly homeless.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • In April 2024, researchers exploring an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Sweden discovered centuries-old artifacts, including a weapons chest and pieces of armor.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plating. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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