plaques

noun

plural of plaque
1
as in markers

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as in trophies

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Recent Examples of plaques When activated, those cells begin clearing away existing amyloid plaques, a process that was associated with reduced plaque buildup and improved cognitive function, the study found. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026 And in mice with more advanced conditions, with unstable plaques that are more likely to rupture, treatment reduced the plaque size by 52%. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaques
  1. markers
  2. trophies
  3. stones
  4. medals
  5. monuments
  6. ribbons
  7. tombstones
  8. plates
Noun
  • In addition to card games that take up little storage space, think about adding coloring books and markers or crayons to your storm shelter game collection.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In elementary school, there are a lot of art supplies, crayons or markers needed.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of markers
Noun
  • By then, Miko, three years older, had a growing collection of tennis-championship trophies.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The trophies — one for the Tour Championship and one for the FedEx Cup — are up for grabs at the halfway point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of trophies
Noun
  • Ínség-szikla is just one example of Central Europe’s many hunger stones.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After her coffin was lowered into the grave and coral stones were arranged on top, her firstborn son, aged 5, was led to it and wailed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stones
Noun
  • The four teams deserve medals, as several other pairs of top-10 teams that are the best in the counties aren’t playing each other this year.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Owned by two-time Olympic Medalist downhill skier Andrew Weibrecht and family, those medals behind the front desk are real.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of medals
Noun
  • Many of Washington’s monuments, buildings and sites have been carefully planned over decades to reflect significant moments in the nation’s history and to evoke symbolism through sightlines that connect them to other sites.
    — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Public monuments condemning slavery have been removed, and Confederate names have been restored to Army bases.
    — Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of monuments
Noun
  • In Ocean Springs, where Nolan lived and first made a name for himself, the focus remained on the high school’s football game unfolding in front of them – no moment of silence, visible memorials, signs, ribbons or public tributes.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Lights stretch in ribbons across the ceiling, complementing the rich variety of blue hues found everywhere from the walls to the carpet.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbons
Noun
  • The juvenile green, leafy trees had vanished and were replaced by rows of thin, lifeless trunks staked into the ground like tombstones.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The eight objects offered at Bonhams and Apollo Art Auction House include statue heads, an inscription and tombstones.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026
Definition of tombstones
Noun
  • From plates and knives not being clean to flies stuck on traps, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants last week.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Protein seems to be on everyone’s minds (and plates) these days, with many of us getting our fill from fish, beef, chicken, or plant proteins like beans, avocados, tofu, and tempeh.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of plates

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“Plaques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaques. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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