as in silver
eating and serving utensils
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Recent Examples of flatware
While older shoppers may spring for a full table’s worth of products, said Sofia Stephens, a founder of the Los Angeles housewares and provisions store Bucatini, younger clients are purchasing a single Ginori oval dish ($220) or one place setting of Sabre flatware ($94) to spruce up at-home meals.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
For families Opt for the Paiza Family Suite, complete with a social kitchen with an island (the kitchen has child-height counters and child-friendly flatware).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
However, drying with a towel will reduce water spots on glasses and flatware.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Prices for dishes and flatware rose 5%.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
For families Opt for the Paiza Family Suite, complete with a social kitchen with an island (the kitchen has child-height counters and child-friendly flatware).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
However, drying with a towel will reduce water spots on glasses and flatware.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Prices for dishes and flatware rose 5%.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatware
Noun
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Like her mother, Bella wore dazzling silver jewelry, including a pendant necklace and stud earrings.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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First Up Momentum for silver and gold prices stalled Friday as inflationary fears sent the precious metals into a slump.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Ending their trying campaign with silverware could ease some of the disappointment the club and its fans have endured this season.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2026
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Back then, manager Tommy Docherty led a team featuring Martin Buchan, Gordon Hill, Stuart Pearson and Lou Macari to their first piece of silverware since their European Cup triumph in 1968.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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On top of pocket knives, other sharp items that could be used as weapons, like corkscrews, Swiss Army knives, and box cutters, are not allowed through TSA.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Police said a knife was recovered at the scene.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Continuing to explain the updates she's already made to the space, Joanna points to a massive hutch with tableware already on display inside it.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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