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
The inscription, which was found on a porcelain bowl, was discovered during a joint excavation between the IAA and the Protestant Institute of Archaeology.
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Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
The pieces are made from porcelain that’s oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
This color would be perfect for a bathroom with beautiful brass hardware and porcelain fixtures.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Ceramic, porcelain, and plastic ornaments can be cleaned by applying a mixture of mild dish soap and water with a cloth or even gentle handwashing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
The pieces are made from porcelain that’s oven-safe up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
This color would be perfect for a bathroom with beautiful brass hardware and porcelain fixtures.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Ceramic, porcelain, and plastic ornaments can be cleaned by applying a mixture of mild dish soap and water with a cloth or even gentle handwashing.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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Even some of their pottery human figures depict tattoo designs!—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Some still create traditional pieces such as pottery, jewelry, and textiles, but many others are pushing out of those lanes.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Note: If the mess is semisolid, use something like a sturdy piece of cardboard or paper plate to scoop up and dispose of the matter, then use paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid mess.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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This might include a one-bite treat like caviar, or a plant-forward small plate.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Robert pulled a misshapen earthenware pot from the hotel room’s closet.—
Oren Peleg,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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And then there’s the poule au pot itself, a one-stop shop of chicken thighs, potatoes, zucchini, and carrots served in a deep dish of Provençal earthenware.—
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airmail.news,
28 Dec. 2024
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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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Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful Three-Piece Stoneware Nesting Mixing Bowl Set These mixing bowls are visually pleasing and made with the same durable stoneware as the rest of Barrymore’s bakeware.—
Ali Faccenda,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2025
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The stoneware dishes are a must-have for anyone who loves working in the kitchen, as they can be used for roasting vegetables, making desserts, and braising meat.—
Rachel Simon,
People.com,
13 Dec. 2024
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The most popular platforms are saying the quiet part out loud—that there is no deeply meaningful justification for their digital wares—and their users seem to understand and accept this new agreement.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2025
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Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA’s National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, noted the positioning of the LIT Summit during CES, the major tech confab where a range of AI wares are on display.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2025
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The photos in the menu show there are no paper plates as each course comes with actual crockery and cutlery whilst the mocktails are served in glasses.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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La Colombe in Cape Town sells covetable crockery and cutlery designed by local artisans—including a ceramic beehive, a tribute to the region’s honey.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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