place setting

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Recent Examples of place setting Inside the venue, each place setting was adorned in part by one of the nearly 200 cake pops sized, measured and baked by organizing committee member Shaikh, who not only committed the week prior to bake for the ball, but also enjoyed developing a sisterhood with the rest of the organizers. Mariana Navarrete Villegas, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026 Hot chocolate candy cane sticks can be made days or weeks beforehand, and left at each place setting for a fun touch. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025 Add Spode Christmas bread and butter plates to each place setting. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Tie the table together with a small evergreen sprig at each place setting. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for place setting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for place setting
Noun
  • The resort has multiple buildings, but everything is walkable, and the carefully landscaped grounds and paths are almost jungle-like, further enhancing the natural setting.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • That’s the magic of cinema — the obviousness of showing someone in a setting, in a situation, that tells you something.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • McIlroy and Scheffler have also earned the right to share opinions on a course setup with a much longer leash.
    Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • With a simple salt-and-pepper rub, steady low heat, and a long, patient cook, a gas grill (or charcoal setup) can absolutely get the job done.
    Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Like her mother, Bella wore dazzling silver jewelry, including a pendant necklace and stud earrings.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
  • 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

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“Place setting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place%20setting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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