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Recent Examples of plaster
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
They’re plastered all over modern entertainment in a very girly, pink and purple sort of way.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 July 2025
The space was designed by Matt Morris, who has previously worked with Jessica McCormack and kept the brand’s uniform of neutral tones with plaster finish walls intact, large scale haberdashery fixtures, bespoke bronze rails and vintage lamps.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Noun
This year’s effort to spark dialogue over the troubling realities behind Texas’s independence from Mexico — the very center of Fiesta San Antonio’s festivities — centered around allowing people to find the message organically rather than plastering it across social accounts.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
They’re plastered all over modern entertainment in a very girly, pink and purple sort of way.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
Towering 22-foot walls and a balcony lined with giant plaster chess pieces (bishop, queen, king, knight) watch over the house, adding a regal and strategic flair.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 July 2025
The space was designed by Matt Morris, who has previously worked with Jessica McCormack and kept the brand’s uniform of neutral tones with plaster finish walls intact, large scale haberdashery fixtures, bespoke bronze rails and vintage lamps.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaster
Noun
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The gown's sleek silhouette and vibrant hue highlighted her command of party-season dressing.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Of course, the all-white ensemble wasn't her only form of thematic dressing.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Drape a denim jacket over top to nail that cool-girl look.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yet what this film really nails is the battalion camaraderie that goes beyond spending hours, days, weeks with the same folks and flips into something else entirely once shots are fired.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In another, an audience get to its feet to applaud a famed film director who’s accepting a prize at an awards gala, his face daubed in Indigenous face paint style.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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On the front steps, insults daubed in spray paint were directed at both Mayor Karen Bass and President Trump.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Verb
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His equaliser against Leganes in March was a perfect example, with Bellingham sharpest to react when a shot cannoned off the crossbar.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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His 79th-minute header from Andy Robertson’s free kick beat goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma but cannoned off the upright and across the face of the goal with no Liverpool player able to follow up, and the Premier League leaders ended up losing the last-16 tie in a penalty shootout.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The structure, completed in 1955 and set on 30 sprawling acres, overlooks the Chagrin River and is painted a cream color with red accents.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Dogs with a thin fur coat on their belly can benefit from wearing sunscreen made for dogs; there are also canine sunscreen creams to protect their noses.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Blood appeared to be smeared across the woman’s nose and mouth and across the sheets, according to court documents.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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In the video, Adira takes a special liking to the lipstick, smearing it all over her own mouth and chin, while Olympia seemed to be taking her mom’s notes on how to perfect a makeup look.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Although users will likely be barraged with unavoidable pop-up messages warning them of the dangers of running an unsupported operating system, Windows 10 will still work.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Writing when you're barraged by distracting notifications is even harder.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
10 May 2024
Noun
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In 1260, Vincent of Beauvais gave instructions to travelers to use poultices (a dressing for wounds) made of oil, plants and quicksilver (mercury) to prevent and manage blisters — an all too frequent ailment experienced by pilgrims walking long distances.—
Megan Cassidy-Welch,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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Other standout treatments include the Alpine Muscle Relief massage, which helps weary bodies recover after an exerting day, and the Spirit of the Mountains, which incorporates massage and a warm herbal poultice of lemongrass, kaffir lime and sweet basil.—
Linnea Covington,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Plaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaster. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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