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as in flatware
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 plates
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 tablewares
Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself).
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablewares
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While older shoppers may spring for a full table’s worth of products, said Sofia Stephens, a founder of the Los Angeles housewares and provisions store Bucatini, younger clients are purchasing a single Ginori oval dish ($220) or one place setting of Sabre flatware ($94) to spruce up at-home meals.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Serving Zone Plates, serving platters, and flatware can be grouped, ideally near the dining area or kitchen table.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Videos of seagulls stealing food off plates and beach towels have gone viral, racking up millions of views across social media.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Western-style chefs' knives have a wider 20º angle for chopping, while most Japanese-style knives have a less aggressive 15º angle that’s adept at slicing.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The journey to the titanium spork wound through Hollywood, forks with knives for handles, and a bizarre American craze for turtle soup.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 2026
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The platform allows parents to filter programs by location, children’s age and cost, and features information on about 10,000 child care providers, including program settings and schedules, walking and transit directions, contact information and inspection records.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Washington has already formally recognized her as the country’s head of state in legal and diplomatic settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Opticians can modify multiple elements of the frame, which may help users who wear glasses for long hours.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sakamoto never won Olympic gold but leaves with four career Olympic medals including team and individual silvers from the Milan Cortina Olympics.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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De Langen earned two silvers from the giant slalom and downhill finals, and, as a combined bronze medallist, shared the podium with Kampschreur.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Tablewares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablewares. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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