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as in silver
eating and serving utensils
during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives
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as in dinnerware
dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions
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Recent Examples of tableware
In her post, The Kardashians star showcased the sprawling dinner table — set for over a dozen guests — decorated with orange, red, and pink flowers, candles, colorful mini turkeys, and festive tableware with a leaf on top of each person's napkin.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Follow these guidelines to determine if your fine tableware is dishwasher-safe, and to ensure pieces that are dishwasher-safe don't sustain damage during cleaning.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
During Essen Magical & Green Christmas Market, 100% of the electricity use is green, all caterers dispense with disposable plastic tableware for consumption on site with a deposit system for cups and glasses — and there’s a strict ban on plastic bags.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Among the families that are most attached to their fancy tableware today are those for whom the experience of emerging from poverty and adversity is still fresh.
—Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Follow these guidelines to determine if your fine tableware is dishwasher-safe, and to ensure pieces that are dishwasher-safe don't sustain damage during cleaning.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
During Essen Magical & Green Christmas Market, 100% of the electricity use is green, all caterers dispense with disposable plastic tableware for consumption on site with a deposit system for cups and glasses — and there’s a strict ban on plastic bags.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Among the families that are most attached to their fancy tableware today are those for whom the experience of emerging from poverty and adversity is still fresh.
—Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
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Brown looked timeless in a sparkly, silver and gold floor-length gown.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Yes These elegant tassels clamp on like tweezers to the nipples and double as stimulation and decoration, with metal chains and silver balls adorning the ends.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The stunning set is the brand’s top seller and features dinnerware, kitchenware, and decor adorned with seasonal blooms, bumblebees, dragonflies, butterflies, and even bunnies in vibrant colors and patterns.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Their current product line includes drinkware, dinnerware, serving trays, food storage, and, yes, pitchers.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appétit,
22 Feb. 2025
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For Juventus and Motta, there’s now no chance of silverware in what has become a season of frustration for Serie A’s biggest club.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The bigger picture is on the grandest scale imaginable — next month’s Carabao Cup final and a 56-year yearning for major silverware — and the smaller is opponents who have troubled Newcastle more than any other post-takeover.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The button is customizable in the settings app, allowing users to use features like the camera or flashlight.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Manage location tracking Turn off location tracking for retail apps in your phone’s settings.—
Kim Komando,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Then add a vase of spring blooms and golden accents like flatware and candlesticks.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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In the case of flatware, the analogous dish might be ice cream alone, where the fork would be superfluous.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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On the bottom rack, it is recommended to point all dishes towards the silverware basket and point all spoons and forks up while placing any knives or sharp utensils down.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Nearby, a knife with a roughly 6-inch-long blade was spotted on the sidewalk on 38th St. Police could not immediately say if it was tied to the case.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 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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Pair with a cheese plate that includes cheddar and brebis.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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