as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in grey
of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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as in to frost
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Recent Examples of silver
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
McIntosh won four medals at the Paris Olympics last year — three golds (200 butterfly, 200 and 400 IM) and one silver (400 freestyle).
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
As for accessories, Union wore silver hoop earrings and an assortment of rings.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Angela Vang/st. Paul, Time, 28 July 2021
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
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Noun
Nieto used the loan money to pay a home mortgage, purchase bitcoin, buy gold and silver coins, contribute to an investment account and invest in a friend’s startup business, federal officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 11 June 2025
McIntosh won four medals at the Paris Olympics last year — three golds (200 butterfly, 200 and 400 IM) and one silver (400 freestyle).
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Adjective
All colors come with a silver metal top and side hooks to keep tools organized.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
As for accessories, Union wore silver hoop earrings and an assortment of rings.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Verb
Her routine earlier in Tokyo earned her a score of 15.4, the highest anyone has received so far, and stepped up to lead Team USA to silver with an unexpected floor routine when teammate Simone Biles pulled out of competition.
—Angela Vang/st. Paul, Time, 28 July 2021
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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The 14-piece collection runs the gamut from plates and silverware to mugs, napkins and placemats.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The inherent difficulty of deferring to Ada on things like when to have dinner and which silverware to use gives Baranski ample opportunity to deliver her bracing zingers, especially when Agnes starts advocating for temperance.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The dour, grey mood of the show is lightened by plenty of moments of humor.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Brand, 49, was arraigned at Southwark Crown Court in London at 10.30 a.m. local time on Friday, May 30, wearing dark sunglasses, a grey suit and an unbuttoned shirt.—
Phil Boucher,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Cover and shake until outside of shaker is frosted, 30 seconds.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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There are also ways to decorate a cake without doing tons of intricate frosting work—pile fruit on top or dust it with cocoa powder.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
Noun
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One of them cut Ford's throat with a 12-inch dagger, while two others stabbed him in the stomach with long fighting knives.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Trump’s entire economic agenda is sitting on a knife’s edge.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Snag it in three colors — blue, back, or gray — to match your existing decor.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Witnesses described him as a white male with salt-and-pepper hair, driving a silver or gray Chevy Malibu.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This impressive establishment specializes in English antiques, alongside a wide selection of sterling and plated flatware and hollowware.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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For example, certain household goods like dishes and flatware, sporting goods, and toys saw prices fall about 11%, 5% and 2%, respectively, in the past year.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The tumult of the past few months has placed Europe at a geopolitical fork in the road.—
Theodore Bunzel,
Foreign Affairs,
30 May 2025
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The broad fork, a big garden fork with very heavy tines that sink into and lift soil, is another tool that's used to turn soil.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2025
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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