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Recent Examples of salver
And maybe a butler is approaching with biscuits on a salver.
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Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
According to a history of these tables published in Traditional Home magazine in March 2008, that decorative flourish started in the early 1700s in England as the edging on a silver salver — a tray on which tea could be brought out and set down on a tea table.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2021
The plow, in short, has been cleaned, polished and turned on its side as a salver to serve adorable canapes in a posh lounge that once was a barn.
—Mike Dunne, sacbee, 28 Feb. 2018
A few minutes later, the valet came back with the same salver holding one cigarette.
—Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 16 Feb. 2018
Virginia Wade’s Wimbledon champion’s plate — or salver, as any proper Englishwoman would call it — is packed in a box, awaiting her imminent move from the Upper East Side of Manhattan to a new apartment near Manhasset, on Long Island.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 13 July 2017
Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
According to a history of these tables published in Traditional Home magazine in March 2008, that decorative flourish started in the early 1700s in England as the edging on a silver salver — a tray on which tea could be brought out and set down on a tea table.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2021
The plow, in short, has been cleaned, polished and turned on its side as a salver to serve adorable canapes in a posh lounge that once was a barn.
—Mike Dunne, sacbee, 28 Feb. 2018
A few minutes later, the valet came back with the same salver holding one cigarette.
—Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 16 Feb. 2018
Virginia Wade’s Wimbledon champion’s plate — or salver, as any proper Englishwoman would call it — is packed in a box, awaiting her imminent move from the Upper East Side of Manhattan to a new apartment near Manhasset, on Long Island.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 13 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salver
Noun
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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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Pair with a cheese plate that includes cheddar and brebis.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter (use olive oil for a vegetarian/vegan option) 1 cup uncooked brown rice 2 cups water, beef or chicken broth, or a combination thereof Directions 1.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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One floor up was the Travel Professionals Pavilion, a space where top travel advisors could talk shop over a cup of Lavazza coffee.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its versatile design can be placed in your living room, bedroom, or entryway to organize lamps, books, and catch-all trays.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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By the pool, as trays of sushi hand rolls and mini charcuterie plates circulated, nominees gathered to greet the crowd.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the gates opened 90 minutes before the scheduled 6:30 tipoff, students swarmed to the lower bowl opposite the home and visiting benches to get coveted seats.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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After that, Baylor’s next winning season and bowl appearance did not come until 2010, under coach Art Briles.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Van learns her cancer has stopped metastasizing and then Tai tells her about the waiter dying.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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When the waiter takes your drink order, ask for club soda with cranberry juice.—
Philip Galanes,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pewter Like silver-plate, pewter items, from julep cups to soup bowls to platters, are a dynamite thrift store find.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Expand All With an ever-evolving culinary scene like Charlotte’s, the city has been eagerly awaiting to be served into the national spotlight on a Michelin Star platter.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The iPhone maker plans to build a 250,000 square foot AI server factory in Houston, Texas.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Much of Nvidia’s sales go to a handful of companies building massive server farms, usually to rent out to other companies.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Salver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salver. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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