as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in gray
of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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Recent Examples of silver
Usa Today, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The shoes are one of the designer’s most popular styles and are available in gold, silver, yellow, rose gold, turquoise and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The burglars got away in a silver or gray sedan and fled east on Polk Street, police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 May 2026
David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2021
Imboden’s partner, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team foil.
—Rachel Axon, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2021
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Noun
How much is silver per ounce today?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 May 2026
The shoes are one of the designer’s most popular styles and are available in gold, silver, yellow, rose gold, turquoise and more.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Adjective
Plum is braless, her vest open to reveal a shimmery pile of silver chains, her abs on defiant display.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The burglars got away in a silver or gray sedan and fled east on Polk Street, police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
Meinhardt’s wife, Lee Kiefer, won gold in women’s foil, and Imboden’s girlfriend, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2021
Imboden’s partner, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team foil.
—Rachel Axon, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
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
Adjective
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Rocky, meanwhile, wore a camel trench over a gray tee, along with black jeans and combat boots.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Arguably, the colors are the best part—stand out from the crowds on the trail with this beige-and-pink combo or this cool gray-and-teal pair.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Thaw frozen cake, still wrapped, in the refrigerator overnight before frosting.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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For recipes where cocoa isn't reacting with leavening, like frosting, pudding, hot chocolate, or sauces, swapping is usually fine.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 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
Noun
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Style a traditional space with silver serveware and flatware for a nostalgic design, or modernize the silver look with silver jewelry trays on your vanity and charger plates on your dining table.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The stainless steel dish rack is rust-resistant, with a self-draining board and a removable, adjustable flatware caddy.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Press outside edges of dough to edges of baking dish and use the tines of a fork to crimp onto side of baking dish.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Though chopsticks come with the order, there’s no shame in needing both a fork and knife to cut the pieces apart.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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