1
2
as in diagram
something that visually explains or decorates a text
the book's color plate illustrates the internal organs of the human body
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plate
One in five people travel specifically to seek out new restaurants or culinary experiences, reminding us that adventure, comfort, and cultural immersion can all be found on our dinner plates.
—
Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Pour asparagus out onto a plate to help stop the cooking.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Between creating their product or service, acquiring customers and hiring necessary staff, startup business owners have a lot on their plates.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
One major demand on HR leaders’ plate that wasn’t as present five years ago is responding to advancements in AI, and their implications for the workforce, Patscot said.
—Hr Brew, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plate
Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Pour asparagus out onto a plate to help stop the cooking.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Between creating their product or service, acquiring customers and hiring necessary staff, startup business owners have a lot on their plates.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
One major demand on HR leaders’ plate that wasn’t as present five years ago is responding to advancements in AI, and their implications for the workforce, Patscot said.
—Hr Brew, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plate
Noun
-
Throughout more than two months of interviews with more than two dozen experts, advisors, and practitioners nearly everyone mentioned the big three – scale, efficiencies in administration and spending, and the ability to level-up teaching and school services through sharing best practices.—
Derek Newton,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
-
The other major factor here is that Joe Biden never forgave Barack Obama for putting his thumb on the scale for Hillary Clinton to become the nominee in 2016.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The Altar Stone seems to have traveled the greatest distance, but the bluestones—turquoise in the diagram on the left—were quarried 140 miles away, in Wales, and even the nearest stones were dragged 14 miles.—
Richard Grant,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
-
These are lower-end bike computers that, sure enough, could roughly tally with the rectangular diagram seen in the FCC documentation.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Even more, the experts added, a prolonged hike in bond yields could in theory threaten the financial system if costly debt strains the balance sheets of large banks and other key firms.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
-
All the pieces can be complemented with the brand’s interior panels such as the sheets of crystal rocks and fine rocks.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The video features photos of members of the 12-member CID board alongside illustrations of 19th century slave auctions and black-and-white images from the 1960s civil rights movement.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
-
This bright blue vessel is covered in illustrations of Easter eggs and a bunny and is filled with 50 doughnut holes of different varieties.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
No fancy graphics, only simple manipulation of clumps of falling blocks to fill gaps in the leftover spaces at the bottom of a well.—
Henk Rogers,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
-
There is also a special optional stand available for the screen that sees the surface lying flat so the screen can be used as a giant graphics tablet.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The New Yorker received the National Magazine Award for photography, winning for images illustrating three very distinct stories.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The images feature the brand’s ready-to-wear, custom and bespoke suits, the latter of which are available by appointment with the company’s master tailor.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The show also features original works by the Italian artist, including 20 drawings and a group of maquettes — preliminary models in wax and clay.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
-
Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share