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Recent Examples of plaque
Carlos Beltrán will have a New York Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, Andruw Jones will have an Atlanta Braves hat and Jeff Kent will have a San Francisco Giants logo.
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
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
The New York Mets’ cap logo appears all over the Hall of Fame plaque gallery.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
He will be inducted alongside Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent in Cooperstown on July 26, becoming just the third player to have a plaque with the Mets logo (Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza).
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
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
The New York Mets’ cap logo appears all over the Hall of Fame plaque gallery.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
He will be inducted alongside Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent in Cooperstown on July 26, becoming just the third player to have a plaque with the Mets logo (Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza).
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
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Max has also helped the Bachman dealership catch attempted fraud by looking for specific details and fraudulent markers on checks, bank statements, and addresses.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Peace is the creation of an environment where all can flourish regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, class, caste or any other social markers of difference.—
Kevin Baxter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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With no World Series trophy since 2009, Boone’s last season as a player, the club is taking a 16-year championship drought into camp, which officially welcomed pitchers and catchers, as well as a few position players, on Wednesday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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After the league phase wrapped up back in mid-December 2025, the UEFA Women’s Champions League returns with knockout playoff rounds with the best 12 teams remaining to compete for the league’s trophy (formerly known as the UEFA Women’s Cup).—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Of course, there are a few famous postmortem monuments, including the Lincoln Memorial and Mount Rushmore.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Within its walls lies a complete world with its own medical facilities, a cinema, shops, and large replicas of iconic monuments, including the Taj Mahal and the Eiffel Tower.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wandering the icy streets of Cortina in a furry hat, houndstooth coat and enough swagger to make the snowflake medal hanging from his neck jangle in agreement, Coach Snoop (as one of his beanies reads) appears in his element.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her performance in the women's luge singles on Tuesday also marked just the second time an American has won an Olympic medal in the event.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Not necessarily a stone thrower, but someone more willing to challenge a squad that, despite some injury absences, has been performing within itself this season.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 1970s accommodations were updated in late 2017, and the 59 mid-century-meets-rustic-chic rooms now feature working fireplaces, muted colors, lots of stone and wood, sea grass baskets, and super-sized TVs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Minutes later, some drift toward nearby food stalls, where oil sizzles and hot samosas and syrupy jalebis land on paper plates.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The installation of a steel plate wasn’t mentioned in the invoice.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fernandez positioned himself on the shoulder of the last defender as Malo Gusto worked space for a low cross from the right that ran through to the back post.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Eastview alum — who won an individual Nordic state title in 2016 — first joined cross country skiing because her friends were in it.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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Add big ribbons and bows to the backs of chairs for a little more vintage flair.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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This could be anything from a sticker or patch to a ribbon—or something that does double duty, such as these brightly colored neoprene handle wraps.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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