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Definition of plaque : Any flat, thin piece of metal, clay, ivory, or the like, used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a slab, plate, dish, or the like, hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn on the person, as a brooch.

Synonyms:

face, cheek, award, brass, organization, boldness, governing body, administration, establishment, governance, slab, organisation, nerve, brass instrument, tablet, memorial tablet, decoration, brass section

laurel, catch, memento, ribbon, remembrance, prize, cup, palm, souvenir, crown, commemoration, marker, treasure, keepsake, trophy, memorial, testimonial, wreath, favor, garland, memorabilia, monument

Usage examples:

• He pointed to a large bronze plaque hanging on the office wall. - "Martyr", Alan Edward Nourse.
• He took the little Braille plaque under his arm and, tapping briskly before him, felt his way to the door, saying, over his shoulder importantly, that he would try to find half an hour's time to give the inventor, although his days were really very much occupied. - "Home Fires in France", Dorothy Canfield.
• In the wide flare of the swinging lamp, revealing Mrs. Scogin's parlor of chromo, china plaque, and crayon enlargement, sofa, whatnot, and wax bouquet embalmed under glass, Mrs. Burkhardt stood for a moment, blowing into her cupped hands, unwinding herself of shawl, something Niobian in her gesture. - "Gaslight Sonatas", Fannie Hurst.