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Recent Examples of ceramics
Gehry pursued architecture after a ceramics teacher saw his talent for three-dimensional art.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Two years later, she was employed in a ceramics factory in Germany, and then moved to Denmark, in 1963, to work in the stoneware department of the Royal Porcelain Factory, now known as Royal Copenhagen—among the most prestigious places in the world to hone the craft.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Staff can book guests a boat for a day trip to the tiny island of Antiparos, or sign you up for a ceramics-making class pronto.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2024
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
Two years later, she was employed in a ceramics factory in Germany, and then moved to Denmark, in 1963, to work in the stoneware department of the Royal Porcelain Factory, now known as Royal Copenhagen—among the most prestigious places in the world to hone the craft.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Staff can book guests a boat for a day trip to the tiny island of Antiparos, or sign you up for a ceramics-making class pronto.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceramics
Noun
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The Studio, a signature space at the heart of the resort, will host hands-on art, pottery, and culinary workshops by day, then transform into an intimate stage for live jazz and acoustic performances at night.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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In addition to fiber arts — work created primarily from natural or synthetic fibers, such as yarn, thread, and fabric — painting, drawing and pottery also help spur creativity and take time and dedication, the perfect outlet while trying to whittle down screen time.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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For a crash course on all things yachimun, and to see early examples of the earthenware, check out the Naha City Tsuboya Pottery Museum.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
16 Jan. 2026
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Including lamps, throw pillows, and the most luxe-looking stoneware—from $27.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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Constructed with durable stoneware, the dish delivers even heat distribution and retention while being safe to use in both the microwave and oven.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Ceramics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceramics. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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