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
Best Buy has all three colors, hazel, obsidian and porcelain at this price.
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David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
But some colors of the flagship Tensor G4 smartphone are actually even cheaper in Amazon’s Black Friday sale right now, with its porcelain and peony pink models going for $548.98 there.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
Presented in a beautiful porcelain vessel that is hand poured in France.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The penthouses will be light and bright, with neutral finishes, including Italian porcelain flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
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David Phelan, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
But some colors of the flagship Tensor G4 smartphone are actually even cheaper in Amazon’s Black Friday sale right now, with its porcelain and peony pink models going for $548.98 there.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
Presented in a beautiful porcelain vessel that is hand poured in France.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The penthouses will be light and bright, with neutral finishes, including Italian porcelain flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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This group is primarily known for their pottery and lived across what is now Eastern Europe from roughly 5500 to 2750 BCE.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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The next day, Harold's Plants in the Bywater told NOPD someone broke in and stole bonsais, poinsettias, pottery and other plants on Thanksgiving morning.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
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Chocolate chips from each bag were poured onto a plate for editors to scoop and label on their own plate, then eat and compare.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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This led to the creation of the long-lasting custom of children hanging up stockings or leaving a plate out on St. Nicholas Eve.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024
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Even the earthenware jug is one compact, sturdy item.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The message and its flask were found inside an earthenware pot at the Cité de Limes.Brie Stimson, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
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These are perfect for dining al fresco—unexpected but so chic mixed with more formal china—elegant but casual.Sophie Aliece Hollis, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024
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After the elephants have trashed your china, keep your eye on him.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2023
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The stoneware is scratch-resistant and can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.Emily Weaver, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Imagine the same technique, precision, and high-quality craft of their stoneware in stainless steel.Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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From a busy subreddit to a secret world of obsessive home and professional chefs to in-demand artisan carbon steel craftsmen who sell their wares by raffle ticket, the dedication and appreciation to carbon steel runs deep.Jordan Michelman, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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To support several small businesses at once, head to Open Market Collective, a nonprofit that provides brick and mortar space for burgeoning businesses to sell their wares.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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Beverages highlighted tequila and mezcal, and the restaurant worked with Mexican artisans to source its crockery and glassware.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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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, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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