vanity plates
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Reporters spotted him outside loading his belongings into the back of a Mustang convertible with vanity plates “ART WAR.”
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
DMV records disclosed in the lawsuit illustrate the arbitrary approach officials have taken in denying vanity plates, using terms such as “negative,” “questionable,” “mean,” “evil,” “inappropriate,” “disgusting” and “could be offensive.”
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
His name is emblazoned on the New York vanity plates, front and back.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2022
So instead of trophy pelts for All-Pros, single-digit jerseys look more like vanity plates.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2021
Such a narcissist That in prison he’ll only Print vanity plates.
From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2020
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