as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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Recent Examples of silver
Yuri Kageyama, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor made a striking appearance in a full lace skirt paired with a matching top, accessorized with a silver crown and a chunky silver bowtie resting on her chest, layered beneath a floor-length black blazer with gold detailing.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
At Imane Ayissi, models wore glossy silver eyeshadow that sparkled like moondust from their lashes to their browbones, while at Emporio Armani and Christopher Esber, models’ lids were left completely bare, with streaks of silver shadow twinkling like stars in their inner corners.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Rachel Axon, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2021
The United States' Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell rallied to silver with a score of 310.80 and Mexico's Gabriela Agundez Garcia and Alejandra Orozco Loza took bronze with a score of 299.70.
—Brian Munoz, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021
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Noun
Prices for gold, silver and other metals have been surging as investors look for safer places to keep their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation and political tensions worldwide.
—Yuri Kageyama, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Taylor made a striking appearance in a full lace skirt paired with a matching top, accessorized with a silver crown and a chunky silver bowtie resting on her chest, layered beneath a floor-length black blazer with gold detailing.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The Natasha Crystal Barrette is designed with silver accents that catch the light for a subtle glimmer.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
At Imane Ayissi, models wore glossy silver eyeshadow that sparkled like moondust from their lashes to their browbones, while at Emporio Armani and Christopher Esber, models’ lids were left completely bare, with streaks of silver shadow twinkling like stars in their inner corners.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
Imboden’s partner, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team foil.
—Rachel Axon, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2021
The United States' Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell rallied to silver with a score of 310.80 and Mexico's Gabriela Agundez Garcia and Alejandra Orozco Loza took bronze with a score of 299.70.
—Brian Munoz, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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After that, Pegula won two more major titles each of the next two years, and won three last year, picking up silverware at the Austin Open, the Charleston Open, and Germany’s tournament on grass, the Bad Hamburg Open.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Keep walking: The back of the shop — where a staff of women formerly sold sets of silverware and fine service china to newlyweds — is now something of a historical shrine.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tangible goals include achieving zero plastic use in all guest rooms and implementing innovative systems like ice storage for energy efficiency and grey water water reuse for conservation.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Another agent, wearing a grey jacket, can be seen from some camera angles reaching into the scrum of other officers and retrieving a weapon that seems to match the firearm the DHS says Pretti possessed.—
Thomas Bordeaux,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Can frost cracking happen anywhere?—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Treats for Two deal comes with two cupcakes topped with pink, red, or white frosting and heart-shaped sprinkles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Amazon quietly discounted dozens of top picks from Stewart’s collection, including Dutch ovens, knife sets, oven mitts, and more, with prices starting at just $8 and discounts going for up to 60 percent off.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The social media post was accompanied by emojis of a knife, an ax and red drops after the statement.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This Method Could Cause a Space Issue While stacking your flatware might be tricky if your drawers aren’t deep, side-by-side storage might cause a problem, too.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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Silver Flatware Authentic silver flatware is worth holding onto or reselling, not tossing into the donation bin.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fluff with a fork and set aside uncovered.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mash five ripe bananas in a medium bowl—a fork works just fine.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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