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, 10 Feb. 2025
And then one of his central followers betrayed him to the Jewish leaders for a bag of silver.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Riann Phillip, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Keltie dazzled in a silver Atelier Zuhra strapless chainmail gown, jewels from With Clarity's Bond Collection, including a diamond bracelet, necklace, plus stud earrings and an ear cuff.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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 sweater’s hue was a sartorial homage to the Philadelphia Eagles, whose team colors include midnight green, white, black and silver.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
And then one of his central followers betrayed him to the Jewish leaders for a bag of silver.
—Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, her sons—twinning in silver suits—blew kisses back to her from their seats.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Keltie dazzled in a silver Atelier Zuhra strapless chainmail gown, jewels from With Clarity's Bond Collection, including a diamond bracelet, necklace, plus stud earrings and an ear cuff.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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
Noun
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Some have turned to social media to proclaim that loading the silverware basket by type of silverware is the ideal method for easy unloading.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
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This squad has built the perfect platform to secure silverware this season and they are being backed to finish the job over the next four months.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A couple driving on Evansville Avenue in Meriden around 11 a.m. on Saturday reportedly spotted something grey in a pile of snow just past the Markham Airport on the north side of the road next to the large field of solar panels.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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On Dishwasher-Safe Items There are obvious no-nos, such as electronic kitchen gear, but Bovard says that there are other products that have grey areas.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting topping.—
Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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In addition to textured frosting in neutral shades, the treats also included adorable tongues, noses and eyes, all of which were seemingly also made of frosting.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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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Prime members can also save on handy tools and appliances, like this 14-piece knife set that comes with its own storage block, plus this multifunctional air fryer that’s 47 percent off.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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February 25, 1909: The Gordon Hat $3.00 in blue, brown, pearl, gray, steel or black.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the gray kangaroos used by the scientists aren’t endangered, many other Australian marsupials are—and the researchers hope their findings can help those at-risk species.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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Should there still be plates and flatware at their spot, or only glasses?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mom, preferring no knots in shoelaces, taught her children to remove the knots with a fork.—
Judy Holmes,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Firming, Strengthening Body Lotions for Mature Skin By Erin Bunch Cucumber slices + smoked salmon + cream cheese Nobody wants to have to deal with a fork, knife, and plate in the heat of the game, which is why finger food like this idea from Lopez is always a hit.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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