plaques

noun

Definition of plaquesnext
plural of plaque
1
as in markers

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as in trophies

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  1. markers
  2. trophies
  3. medals
  4. monuments
  5. tombstones
  6. plates
  7. gravestones
  8. cups
Noun
  • All of the graves likely have stone markers at both the heads and feet, although they are not likely carved with names, Greene said.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Because of its concentration of protective plant compounds, garlic may support your well-being in several ways, including reducing markers of inflammation and lowering chronic disease risk.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of markers
Noun
  • The trophies will be presented during the ceremony on Saturday, January 18, at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Westwood.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nearly 40% of Heisman trophies have gone to athletes from California, Ohio and Texas.
    Maxwell Millington, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • Last month, Mike Rogers brought home seven heavy medals to Lubbock, Texas, after finishing The Great World Race.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • All of this alone would be impressive; however, Thomas did all of this while becoming an Olympic sprinter and earning six medals at the competition — including three golds in Paris.
    Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of medals
Noun
  • The two monuments were among 29 that President Obama created while in office.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to the Roman road on display at Venizelou Station, other archaeological treasures unearthed during the metro’s construction include a Greek cemetery full of funerary monuments, an early Christian basilica and water and drainage systems.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of monuments
Noun
  • There are lots of tombstones of great tech companies that don’t reinvent themselves.
    Alex Heath, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Put tombstones in flowerbeds, hang spiders from windows, or add a spooky wreath.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of tombstones
Noun
  • Mangione's profile on X shows a background image of an X-ray with what appears to be screws and plates inserted in a lower back.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The new flights to Madrid and Edinburgh will operate on JetBlue's A321-series aircraft, which feature JetBlue's Mint premium experience, consisting of private suites and restaurant-style small plates.
    Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of plates
Noun
  • Advertisement The bodies are buried with their heads to the west in three north-south rows, but nearly all of their gravestones have sunk below the surface.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Physically walking the property to search for depressions and gravestones yielded a possible site.
    Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gravestones
Noun
  • The cups feature symbols representing Panera's broccoli and cheddar soup, tomato soup, and its bread bowl.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Panera released its holiday soup cups on Wednesday and within a few hours, the cups, which are available in three different styles, sold out.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cups
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