as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in grey
of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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as in to frost
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Recent Examples of silver
Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Dressed in head-to-toe silver sparkles, Hudson looks more like the Times Square ball than the Christmas tree on the street level below her.
—NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The Roots also performed with child-friendly instruments and with silver pompoms in hand as a wink to the lyrics.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
These 400 silvered glass panels, tucked into the western edge of that hot, hot desert, are there to generate heat 15 times that amount.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020
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Noun
The singer also wore a metallic silver dress with a rounded neckline, featuring allover sequins to coordinate with her coat.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Dressed in head-to-toe silver sparkles, Hudson looks more like the Times Square ball than the Christmas tree on the street level below her.
—NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The incident occurred late Thursday evening, just before 10 p.m. local time, when thieves drove a silver Range Rover Evoque into the front of Fleur Jewellery in Walton-on-Thames.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
The Roots also performed with child-friendly instruments and with silver pompoms in hand as a wink to the lyrics.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
These 400 silvered glass panels, tucked into the western edge of that hot, hot desert, are there to generate heat 15 times that amount.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
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The family also needs all the things to set up a new home, including bunk beds, sheets, pillows, blankets and comforters; a sleeper sofa, tables and lamps; kitchen supplies, including dishes, silverware, cups, pots and pans, and small appliances; a washer and dryer; and a television.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Nov. 2024
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Their main function is to dry dishes, silverware, cups, and glasses.Lauren David, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Bynes dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, black leggings, and white loafers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stepping out, Rosé wore a red, white and blue oversized Bud racing jacket, with a grey Mickey Mouse hoodie underneath, a brown skirt, and brown and blue plaid pumps.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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Once baked and frosted with royal icing, thread a festive ribbon through the hole and tie it to hang on your tree.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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The igloos are partially frosted so other guests can’t see inside and are outfitted with a large bed and thick, fluffy bedding.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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The knife should slide in and pry open the shell easily.Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
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Originating as a sod knife, these have become essential equipment for our garden staff at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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For the post-premiere after-party, Depp shed her top layer, rocking just the gray dress underneath.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Little is known about the gray industrial design, which has been shrouded in secrecy.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for replacing dating flatware or to have extra for guests and parties.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 8 Oct. 2024
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In addition to its spice collections, The Spice Suite also features a range of dinnerware, flatware and flour mixes for pancakes, cornbread and cookies.Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Break yolks with a fork and mix well with the egg whites (be careful not to whip in air).Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Straps secure the pad in place, while more hook-and-loop straps and precisely positioned blocks help keep bike frames and forks from unwanted jostling—no matter how bumpy the 4×4 road is.Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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