tureen

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Recent Examples of tureen Parsons is also grateful to have found an ironstone soup tureen when cleaning out her late grandmother’s attic. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 8 July 2024 Their line, Gohar (Old) World, sells vintage pieces like butter curlers, tureens, and egg cups, which Gohar likes to mix in with more modern designs. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2024 Rather than having servants deliver one course at a time, the long dining tables were set with piles of food in elaborate chaffing dishes, tureens and trays so that guests were encouraged to graze their way through the bounteous offerings. Gaile Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 Try a single bulb in an old and intricately patterned gravy boat or teacup, or, for more impact, plant several bulbs together in a lidless soupier or tureen, covering the soil with a layer of green moss that can either be lifted from the garden or bought in bags from floristry suppliers. Paula Sutton, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for tureen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tureen
Noun
  • Mound the salad over the kale (or divide between individual serving bowls).
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
  • Each flute is handmade from Waterford’s finest luxury crystal and features a narrow bowl, encouraging bubbles to rise to the rim for an effervescent experience.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • The Tennessee Onions casserole can be assembled the night before and baked just before serving.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
  • In a large sauté pan or casserole over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • The spicy platter features awaze chicken, a hot and flavor-packed version of chicken tibs.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025
  • Pool half the vinaigrette in the middle of a serving platter or divide evenly among individual salad plates.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • The suit comes in multiple colors, includes long-torso options, and has removable cups.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025
  • Head to Stanley to grab tumblers and cups in a variety of sizes for up to 40 percent off through Thursday, June 12 at 11:59 p.m.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Anselmo Ballester—the Roman artist behind many classic film posters—created a poster for the hotel that hangs in the lobby near an antique Steinway, and a small hallway displays artifacts like the hotel’s original teacups and black-and-white photos of movie stars who have stayed here.
    Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
  • One spot in northern Washington County reported 3-inch hail, roughly the size of a teacup.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • Get your golden goblets ready: Love Is Blind is back for another season!
    Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The day starts with Jesse chasing his hangover with two big goblets of champagne, so by the time the cast climbs into a Sprinter to go to a winery, Jesse is already chair of the itty-bitty-litty committee.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Look at the below screenshot for an example: check out how the background can be seen through the glass menu on the right.
    Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • Seltzer in a glass siphon bottle stays fresh for months.
    Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Eichel caught the 70-something-foot saucer pass in stride for a breakaway, skated in and beat Minnesota’s Filip Gustavsson to break a 1-1 tie.
    Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • Before the first red tones Begin to warm the sky The earth wakes up, and moans At the small sad cry Of cups and saucers cracking, The masters’ precious dream Of roses, of mowers raking And shepherds on the lawn.
    Robert Pinsky, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Tureen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tureen. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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