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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
Examples of some of those gifts, such as a waffle maker, fancy tableware and towel sets, are also on display.
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Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
With Il Viaggio di Nettuno—A New Chapter, Neptune and his mythical cohort of winged horses and frantic octopuses leap across porcelain tableware in muted shades of butter yellow, sky blue, and peach.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 June 2025
These range from from disposable tableware and uneaten food to plastic décor and fireworks.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Those who love the traditional folk craft mingei will appreciate the tableware that elevates the atmosphere of the meal.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
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Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
With Il Viaggio di Nettuno—A New Chapter, Neptune and his mythical cohort of winged horses and frantic octopuses leap across porcelain tableware in muted shades of butter yellow, sky blue, and peach.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 June 2025
These range from from disposable tableware and uneaten food to plastic décor and fireworks.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Those who love the traditional folk craft mingei will appreciate the tableware that elevates the atmosphere of the meal.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
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Ortega wore the look with Jimmy Choo shoes and silver Rainbow K jewelry that added contrast.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The original plan included an open-pit mine, followed by years of underground mining to extract the remaining precious copper, gold and silver.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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During the Great Depression, to lure people back, theater owners in the Midwest would have giveaway nights, awarding dinnerware and even pets.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen Rounded Arch Cabinet Perfect for stashing glassware, dinnerware, linens, or pantry items, the Juliet Kitchen Rounded Arch Cabinet makes storage look sleek.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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For him, that platform isn’t just about records or silverware.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Dinner will be served on a 12-seat, community-style picnic table adorned with fresh cut flowers from The Ivy Place, antique place settings and hammered aluminum silverware.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The landmark decision on June 28, 2024, Grants Pass, Oregon vs. Johnson, upheld the Oregon city's ability to ban people sleeping in public settings.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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How could King Charles react if President Trump started talking about immigration in a setting that places the King in an uncomfortable position?—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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The objects, which include broaches and flatware painted with a Greek meandros pattern, probably fell through the cracks between the floor boards, per the Washington Post.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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With origins dating back to 1830, its silver serveware and flatware is loved by royals, celebs, interior designers, and five-star hotels alike—and is for the person who wants forever flatware.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 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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Once chilled, use a sharp knife and slice the meat against the grain into very thin pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Alcala had a knife and cut the tie of her blouse around her neck, nicking her skin.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 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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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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