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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
Additionally, there were many tableware items that were part of the hoard, including a set of 19 spoons, in good condition, that were decorated with marine themes, according to The British Museum.
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
The restaurant’s colorful dishes are complemented by Studio Riviera tableware, with one-off plate designs that warm the heart.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
The detachable handle lets the sauté pan nest alongside the stock pot, four-person tableware set, and serving bowl.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
The table, of course, had been ‘scaped’ in an array of elegant Aerin tableware, glassware, and linens, along with whimsical floral arrangements by florist Lily Lodge.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
The restaurant’s colorful dishes are complemented by Studio Riviera tableware, with one-off plate designs that warm the heart.
—Denni Hu, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
The detachable handle lets the sauté pan nest alongside the stock pot, four-person tableware set, and serving bowl.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
The table, of course, had been ‘scaped’ in an array of elegant Aerin tableware, glassware, and linens, along with whimsical floral arrangements by florist Lily Lodge.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
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And for a pop of color, two red and silver stools sit just in front of the bed.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The bodysuit, which was pink and silver, had beige netting or stocking material that covered Twain from her decolletage to her toes.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Best Walmart Cyber Monday Kitchen Deals Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale has huge discounts on popular kitchen products, including picks from our collection, like Dutch ovens, condiment trays, and dinnerware sets.Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Scallop Stoneware Dinnerware 12-Piece Set Beautiful by Drew Barrymore Scallop Stoneware Dinnerware 12-Piece Set Get this 12-piece set of dinnerware from Beautiful by Drew Barrymore on sale for less than $50.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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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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Image Whether a table is holiday-themed and cluttered with glittering stars or crafted to resemble the surface of the moon, with papier-mâché aliens emerging from rocky craters, judges expect it to be set with spotless silverware and glassware.Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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There’s room to linger in the salon-like setting, whether on curved velvet furniture or at the free-standing bar.Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Apple users can use the Screen Time settings to control which apps are always allowed, which are blocked and which have time limits on their use.Alison Escalante, Forbes, 18 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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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 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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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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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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