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as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the book's color plate illustrates the internal organs of the human body
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Recent Examples of plate
Over the next two seasons — one under another future Hall of Fame manager, Leo Durocher — Gallagher batted .230 with two home runs in 255 plate appearances.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Upon trotting over to a cabinet to get a plate for a mini version of the fruit rainbow platter, Markle reveals her monochrome outfit, complete with an olive green sweater and coordinated satin skirt.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Wade ranks 11th in on-base percentage over the last two seasons (min. 900 plate appearances) and could see time at leadoff despite Lee’s return to the lineup.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Pair with a cheese plate that includes cheddar and brebis.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Upon trotting over to a cabinet to get a plate for a mini version of the fruit rainbow platter, Markle reveals her monochrome outfit, complete with an olive green sweater and coordinated satin skirt.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Wade ranks 11th in on-base percentage over the last two seasons (min. 900 plate appearances) and could see time at leadoff despite Lee’s return to the lineup.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Pair with a cheese plate that includes cheddar and brebis.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plate
Noun
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This significant sum is still nowhere near the scale of the cuts Republicans apparently want to make.—
Nicole Huberfeld,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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Amazon’s fulfillment centers exemplify this transformation at scale, with over 750,000 mobile robots worldwide navigating complex environments to retrieve items.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of the notes featured a handy diagram with a drawing of a dog defecating and some instructional arrows.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The schematic diagram above illustrates the important differences.—
Rick Miller,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Swipe it on for a quick treatment, or smooth a few pads onto skin to create a makeshift sheet mask.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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For an extra refresh, try a cooling sheet mask or a splash of cold water.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Watch the video below for an illustration of the changes.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Blue Book will streamline the world of the books and real life, with scenes from Hilderbrand’s novels written in the 144-page guidebook alongside watercolor illustrations by artist Meredith Hanson, known for her paintings of Nantucket and local businesses on the island.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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With some 25 years in signs and graphics, Zimmerman previously worked for six years as director of Wide-Format Print for the Keypoint Intelligence and before that held several roles at Roland DG.—
Samantha Gowen,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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This breaking news story was updated with additional information and graphics.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Benedict Chiu, United States, 2023 A member of a famous K-Pop boy band whose face has been disfigured by an accident must undergo surgery to repair his fracturing image.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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This follows his previous Guinness World Record for most Make-A-Wish Foundation wishes granted, highlighting his long-standing positive image that has helped with his longevity as a babyface.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday nights.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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