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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
Kids had their stash of Beanie Babies, while moms had their vintage plate collections displayed in a china cabinet or on their walls.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Any first-timers might mistakenly make their way only through the most obvious options—classic breakfast plates and waffles—but the Texas Melts have always been perhaps the most delectable category on the menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Furniture is strewn about, dishes and plates are broken on the floor and other belongings are badly water damaged.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 12 July 2025
Correa has had surgery on that ankle previously, and has a metal plate which made the collision feel worse initially.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Any first-timers might mistakenly make their way only through the most obvious options—classic breakfast plates and waffles—but the Texas Melts have always been perhaps the most delectable category on the menu.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Furniture is strewn about, dishes and plates are broken on the floor and other belongings are badly water damaged.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 12 July 2025
Correa has had surgery on that ankle previously, and has a metal plate which made the collision feel worse initially.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plate
Noun
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Freleng, struck by the sheer scale of the possible wrongful conviction, was intrigued by the case.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
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The lesson is that format fit and site economics matter more than simply partnering with a local company and transplanting a global scale.—
Rebecca Takada,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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That has the effect of causing the star to move backward along the main sequence diagram.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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They could not comprehensibly be assimilated into a single diagram.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Add extra blankets and sheets made from feathers, down, or wool to trap heat.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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These Boll & Branch sheets are proper, adult sheets.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
14 July 2025
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The Beverly Hilton also teamed up with local artist Henry Kaye to create original illustrations and designs that honor its legacy.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The cover is an illustration of Ohtani and his dog, who is holding a baseball in his mouth.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The National Park Service runs the monument and its small visitor center, which is thorough, though nearly all graphics.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
19 July 2025
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Pros & Cons Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 is arguably one of the most exciting graphics cards in its RTX 50-series lineup.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 July 2025
Noun
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To believe that churches can direct the laity on how to vote, whether for members of the school board or for the president of the country, is to deny the Christian teaching that all humans are made in the image of God and can understand and follow his will themselves.—
Esau McCaulley,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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It was also found in archive images going back 19 years, which allowed astronomers to compute its orbit.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Powerball 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 The Pick 10-23-24-35-41-42 Pick 3 1-4-4 Fantasy 5 13-33-34-38-40 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Here’s a look at July 19, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 19 drawing 28-48-51-61-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3 Winning Cash4Life numbers from July 19 drawing 20-38-41-46-54, Cash Ball: 02 Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 July 2025
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“Plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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