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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
These range from from disposable tableware and uneaten food to plastic décor and fireworks.
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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
Lenox Corporation, which sells tableware and collectible items, has also proposed a line of products featuring Trump.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
Founded in 2014, Cabana is a biannual magazine and retailer dedicated to home decor and tableware.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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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
Lenox Corporation, which sells tableware and collectible items, has also proposed a line of products featuring Trump.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
Founded in 2014, Cabana is a biannual magazine and retailer dedicated to home decor and tableware.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
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Simu Liu also looked the part, pairing a gray two-piece and with a matching silver Rolex Day-Date.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
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Unlike fiat currency, gold and silver reserves cannot be printed or expanded to stimulate economic growth during downturns.—
Luciano Duque,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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From July 8 to 11, Prime Day 2025 will offer rare discounts on everything from travel essentials to dinnerware sets to, yes, sumptuous sheets that suit every type of sleeper.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 June 2025
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Their clever touches are tastefully and judiciously employed: The check will arrive on what was created from a newspaper printing plate; napkin rings evoke the era; and the modern dinnerware looks as if it might have been imprinted with ink.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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An expert explains whether or not the orientation of your silverware in the dishwasher matters.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Though Madrid finished his maiden term at the Bernabeu without major silverware, as FC Barcelona scooped a domestic treble and Arsenal knocked Los Blancos out of the Champions League, Mbappe still sealed the Golden Boot as Europe’s top scorer.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The assortment was developed in tandem with the Nordstrom team with Shanker carefully considering which of her brands made sense to showcase in a new larger setting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The party was held in an outdoor setting that had a blue and white balloon arch and cake bearing the same colors.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Southerners love setting a table, so keep your head on a swivel for beautiful flatware.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The impact of opting for reusable flatware Some reports estimate that potentially between 36 billion and 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year just in the United States, which is more than 100 million per day, Valliant said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Southern interior designers know that there are many different ways to enjoy nice china that don't involve dining.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cut corn kernels from the cob using a sharp knife; discard cobs.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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The employee went home but then returned with a kitchen knife and stabbed Harris multiple times shortly before 8 a.m., police said.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The Episode 1 montage progresses to a point when Marcus (Lionel Boyce) slides a tray across the counter, which pushes a plate over the edge — spiking viewers’ stress — until Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) catches it.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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But many Americans just wanted to enjoy a plate of ribs, corn on the cob and watermelon with family and friends.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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