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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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These emotional high points serve as significant markers in your relationship.Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Other attractions include replications of Golgotha and the Garden Tomb, a baptismal pool, and 29 marble markers with engraved biblical teachings.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 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 Sydney Opera House hosts around 1,800 shows a year and was always meant to be a living, breathing performance space and not just an architectural monument.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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The ceremony marked the first time that anyone not involved in the reconstruction had been permitted to enter the cathedral in the years since the blaze destroyed its spire and roof, and left the monument covered in toxic dust and charred debris.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 7 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 primary suite features a walk-in closet and en suite bath that includes a solid stone bathtub and wash basins by Dutch designer Piet Boon.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hellmuth failed to improve and was eliminated in 208th place on the stone bubble as the raiser rivered a 7 for a pair holding 6-7 hearts with the big blind 3-4.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Chocolate chips from each bag were poured onto a plate for editors to scoop and label on their own plate, then eat and compare.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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This led to the creation of the long-lasting custom of children hanging up stockings or leaving a plate out on St. Nicholas Eve.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024
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Consider Zappos your one-stop shop for excellent deals on running shoes, cross trainers, and all kinds of boots.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Consider devices and gadgets that help support cross platform play, like the Logitech G Astro A50 X headphones.G Kirilloff, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Wide silk chiffon ribbon has enough body to hold a bow nicely.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Per its tradition, the Honors celebration began the previous evening with a private dinner for recipients and colleagues at the U.S. State Department, where honorees receive their signature ribbons amid praise from colleagues.Paul Harris, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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