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
For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.
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Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship, like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Other crustaceans in the same arthropod order (Decapoda) but belonging to the infraorder Anomura, such as hermit crabs, king crabs, and porcelain crabs, generally move forward or backward.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
The porcelain ceramic barrels distribute heat evenly to minimize hot spots while smoothing the cuticle for shinier, more consistent waves from root to ends.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
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Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship, like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Other crustaceans in the same arthropod order (Decapoda) but belonging to the infraorder Anomura, such as hermit crabs, king crabs, and porcelain crabs, generally move forward or backward.
—Manjishtha Bhattacharyya, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Mar. 2026
The porcelain ceramic barrels distribute heat evenly to minimize hot spots while smoothing the cuticle for shinier, more consistent waves from root to ends.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
Noun
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Since 2021’s underwhelming Things Take Time, Take Time, she’s tried to get unstuck through therapy, pottery classes, a Georgia O’Keeffe obsession, and a move from Australia to Los Angeles.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Brus, a tiny boutique just outside of Bairro Alto, offers handmade pottery as well as a small assortment of natural wines.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Through the first eight games, the Angels have struck out in 31% of their plate appearances, which is even worse than last year’s 27% rate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vitello could’ve used the blowout as an opportunity to get Koss and Jared Oliva their first at-bats of the year, but elected to give every plate appearance to his starters.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Monastic records from the twelfth century document the production of pickled onions and beets, which were stored in large earthenware jars to sustain communities through winter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship, like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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Vibrant sauces and edible flowers on stoneware.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Today’s popular tablescape often resembles an expensive country retreat, with an emphasis on rustic materials like stoneware and hand-turned wood.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Employees have not been trained in procedures to measure temperature or sanitizer concentration in the ware washing process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Again, thrift stores hate receiving damaged and dirty items, so make sure your wares are free from chips and cracks.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tea-trays come with starched cloths and sparkling pots, alongside fine crockery and silver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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