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Recent Examples of china
The fancy china — if families have it at all — remains locked behind glass.
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Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
What comes next is Farley going Full Farley — the screaming, hulking bull-in-a-china-shop physical comedy that nobody could match.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Skip the china, and don’t worry about spending a ton on decor.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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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Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
What comes next is Farley going Full Farley — the screaming, hulking bull-in-a-china-shop physical comedy that nobody could match.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Skip the china, and don’t worry about spending a ton on decor.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for china
Noun
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The porcelain, glass and steel structure was the first major commission for Meier, and earned him a host of awards including the American Institute of Architects National Honor Award for Achievement of Excellence in Architectural Design.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The classic ramekin appearance is a plain white porcelain/ceramic with ruffles along the sides.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Try a gift that turns into a date night, like a DIY pottery kit or a recipe book made for two.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
22 July 2025
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Cordero was one of the first to innovate this style of Pueblo pottery depicting children sitting on an adult ready for story time.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The five flies landing on clean cookware in the ware washing area?—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Among the wares will be exclusive editions of some of its best-selling Absolute line, offerings with a new logo from the upcoming new Batman comic, a Krypto the Super-Dog hoodie, even a Superman S-shield gold necklace.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
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Though consumers likely keep the nostalgia and rarity of the crockery in mind when browsing, very few purchase vintage Pyrex plates, sets, cups or lids for more than a couple of hundred bucks or less.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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The incredible discovery was made after deep sea diver Dom Robinson found a piece of crockery amid the watery remains.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The rice was exclusively found on ancient pottery made from earthenware.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Don’t worry, this dishwasher-safe piece is still crafted from Bordallo’s signature durable earthenware.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
Noun
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These cheerful pieces are made of glazed stoneware and only require a quick wipe down with a cloth once in a while to keep dust at bay.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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The kitchen cabinets and shelves are stocked with Riedel glassware, Churchill stoneware, and all manner of utensils; the custom Sylvan Lodge knife from New West KnifeWorks, a local company, is a particular highlight.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2025
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Guard your favorite chinaware with your life.—
Will Noble,
CNN,
10 June 2021
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While flying in the new cabin, passengers enjoy a three-course meal on bespoke chinaware from Finnish designer Harri Koskinen and Finnish design icon, Iittala.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 July 2022
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During the Great Depression, to lure people back, theater owners in the Midwest would have giveaway nights, awarding dinnerware and even pets.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen Rounded Arch Cabinet Perfect for stashing glassware, dinnerware, linens, or pantry items, the Juliet Kitchen Rounded Arch Cabinet makes storage look sleek.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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“China.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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