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as in silver
eating and serving utensils
during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives
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as in dinnerware
dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions
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Recent Examples of tableware
Coward was a steak-and-kidney-pie kind of fellow and the characters in his plays obsessed over their manners, their tableware and their tea.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Shop the full collection on Walmart’s official website, order your favorite items to be shipped right to your door, or use Walmart’s store locator to see where these charming tableware must-haves are available for pick up near you.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Sleek, modern tableware is definitely having a moment, but there’s something timeless about a detailed dinner plate.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Shop the full collection on Walmart’s official website, order your favorite items to be shipped right to your door, or use Walmart’s store locator to see where these charming tableware must-haves are available for pick up near you.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Sleek, modern tableware is definitely having a moment, but there’s something timeless about a detailed dinner plate.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
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Like her mother, Bella wore dazzling silver jewelry, including a pendant necklace and stud earrings.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Give Your Table an Upgrade Rattan chargers, crisp white dinnerware, and linen napkins in bright prints and colors can quickly transform your table with summertime cheer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Shop more of the best spring and summer dinnerware sets below.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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After a day in the sun, unwind at La Casa sul Mare, where airy accommodations offer sea views, and linger over plates of seafood pastas at Da Mariano.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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