in plaster
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: in a hard covering that protects a broken bone and allows it to heal : in a plaster cast
Her arm is in plaster.
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Later, Schumer shows off the guest bedroom's ensuite bathroom, which is entirely covered in plaster (including the bathtub).
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Stacy Lambe, People.com, 10 May 2025
Bernhardt’s Autoportrait at Bowman Sculpture offers a rare glimpse into the artistic side of the legendary actress, capturing her distinctive presence in plaster.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Inspired by a fierce muse, the striking bas-relief mural was crafted entirely in plaster by Segreto Finishes from a sketch by the designer, evoking iconic French luxury brands like Cartier and Lanvin.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
In the nineteen-forties, in support of the war effort, the Circle announced that the prize would be cast in plaster instead of metal.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Stacy Lambe, People.com, 10 May 2025
Bernhardt’s Autoportrait at Bowman Sculpture offers a rare glimpse into the artistic side of the legendary actress, capturing her distinctive presence in plaster.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Inspired by a fierce muse, the striking bas-relief mural was crafted entirely in plaster by Segreto Finishes from a sketch by the designer, evoking iconic French luxury brands like Cartier and Lanvin.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
In the nineteen-forties, in support of the war effort, the Circle announced that the prize would be cast in plaster instead of metal.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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“In plaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20plaster. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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