as in pottery
a ceramic ware made from a hard, white substance that is very delicate
The family only used their porcelain for their formal Christmas dinner.
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Recent Examples of porcelain
The porcelains were made in Dehua, a county located in central Fujian province that’s historically known for making some of the world’s finest Blanc de Chine throughout history.
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
The doc tells the story of porcelain artists whose lives are turned upside down by the terrors of the war in Ukraine.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Also on the list were garments, porcelain goods such as toilets and bath tubs, as well as refrigerators and dish washers.
—Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2025
It’s offered in 48 shades that range from fair porcelain beige to deep espresso warm.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
The doc tells the story of porcelain artists whose lives are turned upside down by the terrors of the war in Ukraine.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
Also on the list were garments, porcelain goods such as toilets and bath tubs, as well as refrigerators and dish washers.
—Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2025
It’s offered in 48 shades that range from fair porcelain beige to deep espresso warm.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
Noun
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Read Next World ‘Rare’ 500-year-old kiln — and over 600 pounds of pottery — found at UK school.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Starch grains are microscopic particles of starch produced by plants that can be preserved in soils and sediments, as well as on the surfaces of tools, pottery and other artifacts.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pair with a cheese plate that includes cheddar and brebis.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Stack tortillas on microwave-safe plate between two damp paper towels; heat in microwave oven on high for 30 seconds or until warm.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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But traces have been found in earthenware pots dating to this period.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Her Wall of Barely Used China Plates There’s fine china for eating, pulled out for special occasions and holidays, and then there’s fine china for the kitchen and dining room walls.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The bath towels were packed in a sturdy box with packaging paper like Grandma’s fine china.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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This stoneware number is dishwasher-safe, good at retaining hot or cold temperatures, and available in some of Le Creuset’s most coveted hues.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appétit,
22 Feb. 2025
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His great-grandson is known for collectible rustic stoneware that often has a distinctive speckled finish.—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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The annual festival highlights locally made art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods and artisan wares, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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An employee did not know how to properly ware wash.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to her, special knives, large crockery and stainless steel items should never go in the dishwasher.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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China Vintage China Styling your bookshelves or walls with vintage china plates or crockery is a great way to add some class and charm to your space.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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