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Recent Examples of plaque
The piece is labeled with a plaque above a small hole.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Diabetes is associated with serious cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis (the plaque buildup in the arteries), heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
As evidence, readers may recall an earlier op-ed of mine this year about how, because of my family history, my doctor recommended a calcium test that measures arterial plaque buildup, despite my apparent good health.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
They’re cast in bronze statues, memorialized on plaques, etched into gravestones, honored through a park, place or building name, smiling up from the laminated cards funeral directors provide at services, or seen in other ways.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Diabetes is associated with serious cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis (the plaque buildup in the arteries), heart attack, cardiomyopathy, and heart failure.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024
As evidence, readers may recall an earlier op-ed of mine this year about how, because of my family history, my doctor recommended a calcium test that measures arterial plaque buildup, despite my apparent good health.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
They’re cast in bronze statues, memorialized on plaques, etched into gravestones, honored through a park, place or building name, smiling up from the laminated cards funeral directors provide at services, or seen in other ways.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
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The only misstep, so to speak, is the famous scene when the young dancers in Rose’s traveling troupe are replaced mid-dance by their older selves, a marker of the passage of time.Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Boosters nevertheless clung to citrus and its markers — the smell of orange blossoms, the crate labels with idyllic scenes of Old California — as proof of our subtropical paradise.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Draped in the Indian flag and holding his trophy, Gukesh was met by hundreds of fans upon returning to his home city.Jamie Barton, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Out of 10 Best Director Oscar nominations, Scorsese won his first and only trophy for 2006's The Departed.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The National Park Service’s contingency plans call for shuttering the majority of national parks and monuments.Brian Bennett, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stream the sunrise at Stonehenge Each December and June, visitors flock to the ancient monument in England to celebrate the solstice.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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European Beer Star awards three medals per category—gold, silver, and bronze.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and received several medals and awards for his service, including the U.S. Navy Achievement Medal.The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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The question is whether Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka will have the stones to pull the trigger.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Especially one whose home goods (made of stone, ceramic, glass and fiber) show so much style?Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Silverstone also included photos of their group rafting, swimming and jumping into water from cliffs, and yummy vegan-friendly plates of food and a relaxing bath.Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Fletcher’s is a stylish lounge known for craft cocktails and small plates.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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The first clear chance came in the 25th minute when Gavi put a header wide from Raphinha’s cross.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The 22-year-old is looking for a dainty piece, perhaps a gold cross or some thin bracelets.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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North Carolina At the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, a Christmas tree stands over 35 feet tall in the estate’s Banquet Hall, draped with thousands of twinkling lights, intricate ornaments, and luxurious ribbons.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Grocery store floral departments and big box stores are full of live plants packaged in foil and ribbons, ready for holiday gift-giving.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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