How to Use plaque in a Sentence

plaque

noun
  • The scientists are studying the way the plaques form.
  • Brushing your teeth prevents the buildup of plaque.
  • A bronze plaque marked the city's oldest building.
  • They gave him a plaque in honor of his 30 years of service.
  • His bronze star was one of 21 plaques stolen.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Some people give the plaques as gifts.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Ramos held a plaque with photos of his two sons.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • How nice of the city to honor her with a plaque!
    — Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There are no plans at present to change his plaque, nor should there be.
    — New York Times, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Give her a plaque in the Meat Rack.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Too much plaque buildup can lead to strokes and heart attacks.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The person placed the plaque in the truck bed and took off.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Sometimes the plaque can break open, which can cause a blood clot.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The cloth was raised over the plaque again so the monarch could do the honors.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • The top winners received a plaque and cash prize.
    — Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
  • This occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a blood clot or plaque buildup.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • On the plaque stood a small statuette set into a bronze plate.
    — Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Phillips had a plaque placed on the boulder outside of her home.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The timeline for when the plaque will be hung is unclear.
    — Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Cobb got a plaque with a small bell on it and a huge sheet cake, and that was enough for him.
    — Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Sep. 2021
  • As a bonus, the record company sent each of these guys a plaque.
    — David Pogue, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2022
  • The trunk will stay in place, along with two memorial plaques.
    — Samantha Latson, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
  • Decoy, of course, won and received his own plaque.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Those banners have since been replaced by plaques.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Today a plaque marks that first boutique’s spot.
    — Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The child asks about the plaque there, with the two tall skyscrapers and the many, many names.
    — Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Too much plaque can cause blockages that lead to a heart attack or stroke.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
  • As plaque levels climbed, risk rose more sharply for women than for men.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The unique shape helps to scrape away plaque and tartar, keeping teeth and gums healthy.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • Each room has a small plaque with a QR code to learn more about the theme.
    — Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024

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