chalices

plural of chalice
as in goblets
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalices The Phoenix couple began collecting 21 years ago after visiting an antique-books store in Manhattan and, since then, have assembled about 7,000 items, including centuries-old chalices, vases, documents and other objects. Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.
    Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • That’ll be a lot for chiliheads to sample, but a portion of the proceeds from each tasting kit purchased ($15 for eight sample cups) always supports a local cause.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Fold in 6 cups of the crisped rice cereal.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Chalices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalices. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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