plating

noun

Definition of platingnext
as in plate

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Recent Examples of plating Mohajir and Dela Cruz would benefit from embellishing both their plating and their messaging. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Mandolini’s plating was equally impressive in other dishes over the summer, including her carrot and ginger bisque and charred cabbage, the latter standing as tall as the sweet-potato sculpture. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 What competing on Food Network's Pitmasters taught him about cooking under pressure, from elaborate plating to burying food underground and cooking it over heated stones. — Sid Evans, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 The camera isolates everyone’s hands, the plating, and the micro-adjustments. — Henry Metz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plating
  1. plate
  2. mail
  3. shield
  4. hull
  5. casing
  6. housing
  7. armor
Noun
  • At the same time, opportunistic politicians and their allies took to swiping cash from the collection plate.
    — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Microwave potato on a microwave-proof plate on high 5 minutes.
    — Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of plate
Noun
  • Michael Watson, the Republican secretary of state, said on social media Monday afternoon that there were slightly more than 2,500 absentee mail-in ballots still out.
    — Gregory S. Schneider The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • On Monday, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson said about 14,200 provisional ballots had been processed, of which about 80% were accepted, and about 2,700 mail-in absentee ballots had not yet been returned.
    — Camille Baker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of mail
Noun
  • Martin claims the original Seaquarium’s exemption from that rule shields his project, too; the plaintiffs say the exemption doesn’t apply.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • While a wide range of benefits are available for veterans under the VA shield, few realize what impact veterans provide once out of uniform.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of shield
Noun
  • As for performance, the steel hull and aluminium superstructure are paired with twin diesel engines, giving Hanaa a top speed of 13 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots, and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 10 knots.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The vessel was brought to Khalifa Bin Salman Port in Bahrain, and the damage to its hull was still being assessed, Reuters said.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of hull
Noun
  • In 2014, a 3D printer aboard the station squeezed out a faceplate for its own extruder casing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Six 9mm cartridge casings were recovered, according to prosecutors.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of casing
Noun
  • California was in the early stages of a housing crisis, and homeowners were feeling the squeeze of rising property tax bills.
    — M. Nolan Gray, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Channel ports, housing for asylum seekers and even the lifeboat charity that rescues people in danger at sea have been targeted by anti-migrant protests encouraged by far-right activists.
    — Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of housing
Noun
  • Kentucky coffeetree seeds are not as heavy but are packed in brown armor.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This sheath had been Old Ripper’s armor and had turned the shotgun pellets and rifle bullets over the years.
    — Jack Wingate as told to John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of armor

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