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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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That said, there are lots of fun activities on the property itself, including falconry, clay pigeon shooting, pottery classes, and horseback riding.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Chows are depicted on Chinese pottery dating to the Han dynasty; some lore maintains that this aloof, moody breed evolved in the shadow of the North Pole.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Made of clay and feldspar and covered in glaze, this earthenware pottery is celebrated for its timelessness and durability.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 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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Prepare for your Super Bowl watch party with these fun ceramic stoneware bowls shaped like footballs and an accompanying tray designed to resemble a football field.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 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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“Ceramics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceramics. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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