as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in gray
of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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as in to frost
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Recent Examples of silver
ABC News,
22 June 2026
What's driving silver prices today?
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The longtime pop star, who was in town amid men’s Paris Fashion Week, stepped out in a pair of knee-high, lace-up boots in a silver finish.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Illuminating Pom Tarnish Eraser gently lifts tarnish from gold, silver, and plated jewelry without scratching or leaving residue.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
What's driving silver prices today?
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Even without weapons, the slim silver figures would pose a problem.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 June 2026
The longtime pop star, who was in town amid men’s Paris Fashion Week, stepped out in a pair of knee-high, lace-up boots in a silver finish.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Verb
Can silver outpace gold in 2026?
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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The waitstaff was young and attractive, the silverware was clean, and the food was attractively displayed when we were served.
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The subtleties of silverware can be hard to master, but etiquette experts say there’s more than one right way to hold your cutlery.
Adjective
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For an olive or medium complexion, a neutral contour shade (neither cool nor warm) will avoid an ashy gray hue.
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She was found face down in her bedroom, wearing a grey tank top and nude from the waist down.
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Applying frosting is one of the few things that cannot be said to be a subset of Haaland’s métier; after tossing his balky piping bag aside in frustration, the Norseman issued an expletive that was deemed bleep-worthy by Fox’s Standards & Practices crew.
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The cake is crowned with a layer of thick, buttery, strawberry frosting, adding decadence to this strawberry dessert that transcends seasons.
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He was reportedly hired and fired several times and went on to make a few more media appearances on WWE Monday Night Raw and in the Jim Rose Circus as part of a knife-throwing act.
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Crews were back out on Saturday to search for a man who Elgin police said was running away with a large knife and went into the Fox River after an incident Friday morning.
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Finish refers to how reflective a flatware set is.
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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.
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Use a fork to smash the cheese into the oil and vinegar, then whisk to combine.
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Use a garden fork to loosen the soil around the carrots.
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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