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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
Continuing to explain the updates she's already made to the space, Joanna points to a massive hutch with tableware already on display inside it.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
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.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
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The Euphoria actress also accessorized with a gold and silver hardware Rolex watch as well a note-worthy change to her ring stack.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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But through the years as the marketplace became more expensive, the couple made concessions, switching at one point from a silver plan — historically the most popular — to a bronze.—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Below, shop platters, boards, bowls, and more dinnerware pieces starting at just $13.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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Down the hallway from the bedroom is the kitchenette, which includes an induction cooktop, sink, and ample cabinets for storing cookware, bakeware pieces, appliances, and dinnerware.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
30 Nov. 2025
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In addition to bringing silverware back to the Spanish capital, however, Mourinho has to install harmony in a troubled changing room and also get the best out of star players such as Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Polish Your Silver Tarnished silverware or serving pieces?—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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This mug warmer actually includes the mug, too, and has four temperature settings that range from lukewarm to steaming hot.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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Recent lab demos show Apollo performing everyday activities such as packing lunches, sorting laundry, placing items in containers, and navigating the kind of unpredictable settings typical of human homes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In a somewhat uncanny move, attendees will be asked to bring their own plates and flatware.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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The number one gift couples getting married wish for is fancy old-school classic wedding china from Royal Copenhagen.—
Casper Ravn-Sørensen,
Forbes.com,
23 July 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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The employee was then stabbed in the stomach with a knife by Kierianna, prosecutors said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Now, Cecil always flies with the super slim bladeless pocket knife.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The collection comes with hosting essentials — a serving platter, serving bowl, dinner plates, coasters, and napkins — all inscribed with tongue-in-cheek barbs the comedians helped come up with.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
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Also offered for a limited time is Chicken Cauli plate.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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