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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
They have also been engraved on glassware, and appear on the terrace menus, tableware and linens.
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Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
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
Fortunately, the beloved il Buco restaurants have made their rustic, Mediterranean-chic look available to admirers for years via il Buco Vita, a line of beautiful tableware and décor.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Snip a big bouquet and showcase it as a centerpiece along with your tableware.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
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
Fortunately, the beloved il Buco restaurants have made their rustic, Mediterranean-chic look available to admirers for years via il Buco Vita, a line of beautiful tableware and décor.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Snip a big bouquet and showcase it as a centerpiece along with your tableware.
—Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 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
Noun
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This includes dip trays, melamine dinnerware sets and outdoor drinkware.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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There was a variety of larger furniture pieces on display, including sofas, dining tables, chairs, and beds, as well as an assortment of décor items, including bedding, lighting, dinnerware, and more.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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While this would be a great thing under normal circumstances, the woman has broken two nice glasses and does a terrible job of washing everything — leaving food particles on the silverware and lipstick on coffee cups.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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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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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Not everyone who sees the Chicks out on the road this year will necessarily get them in quite as perfect a setting as the Yaamava’ Theater.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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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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That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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One example is the mismatched china in the restaurant.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2026
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Excavations also revealed pits containing pottery, bones and a symbolic flint knife, suggesting the area may have hosted ceremonial gatherings long before Stonehenge became the iconic monument seen today.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Dubón’s heroics came with the bases loaded and on a 1-2 inside fastball that reached the plate at 101 mph.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 June 2026
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In 319 plate appearances, Lopez has hit five long balls, tallied 32 RBIs and scored 45 runs.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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