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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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After a loud beep, one steps onto a metal plate as a set of white tubes descends onto her teats.—
Colette Davidson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2025
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In a crucial week in Real Madrid’s season, Kylian Mbappe stepped up to the plate.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After all, most foods aren’t exactly loaded with the stuff; whole grains are some of the richest sources (a cup of whole-wheat pasta has nine grams and the same amount of oatmeal has 10).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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As someone who would typically choose a cappuccino over a cup of drip coffee, the idea of waking up every morning and enjoying the perfect mug of milky espresso from the comfort of my own home seemed like the pinnacle of luxury.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appétit,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are two settings for the convection fan (regular and turbo for air-frying), and a removable air-frying basket and drip tray are included in the box.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
18 Feb. 2025
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And never let your pots or trays sit in excess water.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Alongside poke bowls and the sport of surfing, the plate lunch has become one of the hallmarks of the fiftieth state.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Bovard says to adhere to the following technique: On the top rack, cups and bowls should face down toward the wash arms.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, Miss Manners does not consider this permission to critique the waiter.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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According to the Red Robin website, patrons can redeem the offer by mentioning the Lovebird Combo to a waiter.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whether it’s loaded onto a sandwich, served on a platter with classic fixings, or even piled atop a basket of fries, pulled pork counts among the South’s most signature dishes.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Even when it’s delivered on a silver platter by the Mavericks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Equally memorable was our server, Chareez, whose warmth could fill a room.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Because of the size and complexity of each language, most digital translators use a data connection to access servers that contain the information required to complete their translation.—
Séamus Bellamy,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Salver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salver. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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