as in pottery
a ceramic ware made from a hard, white substance that is very delicate
The family only used their porcelain for their formal Christmas dinner.
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Recent Examples of porcelain
Currently, the 2-foot by 3-foot rug can be ordered in three colors: charcoal, porcelain blue, and light blue (which actually reads as more beige).
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Plastic, white porcelain, and glass aren't the only non-porous surfaces that can handle bleach.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Plus How to Install One to Support Pollinators 10 Plants to Grow with Zinnias for a Pollinator Friendly Garden
Bee Cups: A Pollination Innovation
Among the innovations gaining attention are Bee Cups: Handmade mini porcelain containers that hold a teaspoon of water for pollinators.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Floral Charger $220 Cabana Designed by Cabana and made by heritage Italian porcelain house Ginori 1735, the painterly motif on this plate adds an element of rustic Italian charm to the table.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Plastic, white porcelain, and glass aren't the only non-porous surfaces that can handle bleach.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Plus How to Install One to Support Pollinators 10 Plants to Grow with Zinnias for a Pollinator Friendly Garden
Bee Cups: A Pollination Innovation
Among the innovations gaining attention are Bee Cups: Handmade mini porcelain containers that hold a teaspoon of water for pollinators.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025
Floral Charger $220 Cabana Designed by Cabana and made by heritage Italian porcelain house Ginori 1735, the painterly motif on this plate adds an element of rustic Italian charm to the table.
—Angela Tafoya, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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
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His rate of one home run every 89.3 at-bats in his career is the lowest among any of the 107 players with at least 2,500 plate appearances since 2019.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Sandberg appeared in 13 games for the Phillies and recorded just six plate appearances, with his first MLB hit coming on a single at Wrigley Field.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 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
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Also, the food has to be served on real china – no plastic, paper bags or whatever.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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Pro tip: Don't settle for paper plates, bring your best china from home.—
Sydney Bergan,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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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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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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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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