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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
Formerly called Richard Ginori, the firm’s artisans have been producing luxury porcelain tableware and other elements for the home for nearly 300 years.
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Trademark documents indicated the name would apply to online and retail stores with lifestyle products including jams, jellies, tablecloths and tableware.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Trademark applications obtained by PEOPLE in March showed that the Duchess of Sussex was pursuing permission to home decor, tableware, jarred food products, cookbooks, cosmetics, yoga gear, pet accessories and more under the American Riviera Orchard name.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
His partner, Alan Lee, was a tableware designer who had his own company.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Trademark documents indicated the name would apply to online and retail stores with lifestyle products including jams, jellies, tablecloths and tableware.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Trademark applications obtained by PEOPLE in March showed that the Duchess of Sussex was pursuing permission to home decor, tableware, jarred food products, cookbooks, cosmetics, yoga gear, pet accessories and more under the American Riviera Orchard name.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
His partner, Alan Lee, was a tableware designer who had his own company.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
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With the score 5-3, the tying runs were on base in the eighth inning as Muncy was rummaging around the bat rack for his old one — one that’s silver, familiar and swung his season back on track.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The cuffs of the long-sleeve dress and the hemline also included silver, glittering elements for a contemporary spin on formalwear.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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But not here; fully stocked with Instagram-worthy dinnerware, the dinner table easily becomes a place for refueling… and playing games… and catching up over morning coffee.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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Each piece is dishwasher safe and made to mix and match with other dinnerware from Drummond’s collection.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mattia Sala, the product manager for SMEG USA, agrees that silverware handles should always point upward, but adds that silverware should be properly spaced out within a dishwasher's silverware caddy.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Who imagined that after three and a half years Fabian Schar, Sean Longstaff, Joelinton and Jacob Murphy would still be there, all of them making significant contributions to a squad that is sixth in the Premier League and has just brought silverware to Tyneside?—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a management setting, as demands for skills are expected to change rapidly over the next five years, leaders might consider where to position particular skill sets, roles, or people in order to support collaboration.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The value of telehealth for Alzheimer’s patients is underappreciated, despite clear needs for this care setting.—
Rosemary Laird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Pick up some new ceramic flatware and try one too many free samples.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Designer Preston Bailey set the tables in cream and gold, from linens and china to flatware.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
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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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Lala Kent is hoping to go back under the knife after noticing changes in her body following her second pregnancy.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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In his backpack, agents found zip ties, duct tape, ammunition, a firearm, a knife, lockpicking equipment, two phones and a thumbdrive, court documents say.—
James Bandler,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2025
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The Friday earthquake originated near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city of about 1.5 million, from rubbing tectonic plates along the Sagaing fault, which runs through the center of the country.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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Between creating their product or service, acquiring customers and hiring necessary staff, startup business owners have a lot on their plates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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