How to Use plaque in a Sentence

plaque

noun
Definition of plaquenext
Synonyms for plaquenext
  • 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.
  • Daily use helps maintain gum health, reduce plaque buildup, and enhance overall oral hygiene.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2024
  • The rotating head helps remove plaque, and criss-cross bristles get deep between teeth for an effective clean.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Cyrus was seen at the beginning of the clip signing her name at the top of the plaque before placing her hands in the cement underneath.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Carotid artery disease occurs when plaque accumulates within the neck arteries that feed the brain.
    — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
  • To their amazement, the gamma waves cleared the mouse brains of sticky clumps of proteins called amyloid plaques, known to accumulate in Alzheimer’s patients.
    — Ryan Cross, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Tucker's reminiscences of her late father led off her remarks at the announcement in the Hall of Fame rotunda amid the banks of bronze plaques.
    — Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Because plaque buildup can lead to tooth discoloration, some supporters of the practice have suggested that this could (in theory) result in a whitening effect on the teeth.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Amyloid plaques may also overstimulate the immune system, triggering inflammation that may further damage the brain.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 28 July 2024
  • The cloth was raised over the plaque again so the monarch could do the honors.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 July 2023
  • Steve rubs his fingers across the brass plaque on the bench.
    — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
  • 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
  • All of the athlete/players of the year will be mailed plaques after the show.
    — Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2023
  • Just scan the Spotify code on the plaque and the song will play on your phone.
    — Michelle Prado, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2024
  • On the plaque stood a small statuette set into a bronze plate.
    — Char Adams, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • An area of the plaque can break open, causing a blood clot and blocking the blood flow.
    — Yuliya Klochan, Health, 14 Apr. 2024
  • The plaque will be presented to the family and friends of Capt. Williams.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
  • The trunk will stay in place, along with two memorial plaques.
    — Samantha Latson, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
  • The unique shape helps to scrape away plaque and tartar, keeping teeth and gums healthy.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 July 2023
  • Fife said the city plans to install a plaque on June 16, which would have been Shakur’s 52nd birthday.
    — Vanessa Arredondo, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • Yet your name is the only one on the Tarrant County plaque.
    — Dave Lieber, Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2023
  • And downtown Nevada City, with its plaques noting its ties to the 1850s.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
  • The Aztec Club gave us a team photo on a wooden plaque as our award for winning.
    — Craig Beery, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2023
  • Both drugs work by targeting plaque buildups in the brain that are known as amyloid.
    — Meg Tirrell, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The stone plaque that was in the church’s old bell tower is now featured in the center of the new structure at Heritage Farm.
    — Sam Boyer, cleveland, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Those plaques build up and get inflamed over time, leading to heart attacks and strokes.
    — Sarah Klein, TIME, 1 Apr. 2024
  • Like the Wales window, the plaque is a gift from the people of wakes, a token of our enduring friendship.
    — Joseph D. Bryant | Jbryant@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2023

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