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
Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The team won nine gold, nine silver and seven bronze that year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Rub the paste on your silver pieces with a soft cloth, rinse, and buff.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 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
On Friday January 30, gold plunged 9 percent, and silver lost a quarter of its value… in just one day.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
The team won nine gold, nine silver and seven bronze that year.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Its silver-place finish in Milan solidifies Japan’s place among competitive figure skating nations.
—Alice Park, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Rub the paste on your silver pieces with a soft cloth, rinse, and buff.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 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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Pots, pans, baking sheets, silverware, and bicycle or car parts are not recyclable through community pickups.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Video showed a gray sedan engulfed in flames after hitting a divider beneath the airport.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cream cheese frosting can be stored in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer up to three months.—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Johnson frosted herself with nearly $50,000 in diamond jewelry.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The brutal tumble down the ice, those skis with knife-sharp edges twirling as the snow cloud engulfs her.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Run a knife through to release air bubbles.—
Sarah Carey,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lint-free cotton cloths are best for polishing and buffing silver flatware and serving pieces.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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No one wants to eat with a fork that has stuck-on food or a plate that feels greasy to the touch.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Add the tomatoes and bring to a simmer, breaking up the tomatoes with a potato masher, pastry cutter, or heavy fork.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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