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Recent Examples of china
Neeson also uses his size and his vigilante-movie reputation to incredible effect, adapting more of a bull-in-a-china-shop energy than Leslie Nielsen’s previous cluelessness.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Guests will be treated to table settings featuring vintage china and silver as well as delicate doilies.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2025
Kitschy Collectibles There’s no china or silver making its way down my family tree.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
The china gleamed, the Waterford sparkled, and the silver was polished.
—Peter Folan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025
Guests will be treated to table settings featuring vintage china and silver as well as delicate doilies.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2025
Kitschy Collectibles There’s no china or silver making its way down my family tree.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for china
Noun
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While porcelain is very durable and handles baking soda well, Murphy notes that acrylic and fiberglass scratch easily.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Drawing from the spatial framework of traditional shophouse living, the interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Salish baskets displayed near blackware pottery from Margaret Tafoya.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now 70, the Mission Hills resident only began showing his pottery at art fairs about five years ago — and promptly took the gold medal at his first showing, a festival in Florence, Italy.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Health inspectors noted violations including lack of hot water, unsafe food storage and improper manual ware-washing procedures, poor cleanliness and equipment that needed repair.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the imperial capital for over 1,000 years, the city was a magnet for wealth and culture, and that rich history remains alive today in traditions like kaiseki cuisine, Kyo-ware ceramics, Yuzen silk dyeing, sake brewing, and classical drama forms like Kabuki and Noh (a type of theatrical dance).—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Here crockery is made with recycled materials, produce comes from organic farm partners, and offcuts are transformed into stocks and sauces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort The top quality architectural materials, basalt, slate, bamboo, hemp, rammed earthenware, and frangipani wood, are locally sourced to reduce environmental impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Monastic records from the twelfth century document the production of pickled onions and beets, which were stored in large earthenware jars to sustain communities through winter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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They at first preferred buncheong, a rustic style of stoneware decorated with white slip, gorgeously epitomized by a late 15th-century bowl marked by wide sweeps of pale brushwork on its interior and exterior, nothing more.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The six-piece stoneware set from Martha Stewart is oven, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave safe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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An official collection of pastel-hued chinaware has also been released to mark the occasion.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2026
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All the appropriate foods were served and eaten, and the proper chinaware was used.—
Daisy Rockwell,
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With four large dinner plates, four smaller dessert plates, and four cereal bowls, this dinnerware set from Martha Stewart’s collection is ideal for special occasions or replacing your dull dishes altogether.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The brand may be known for its durable and high-quality pots and pans, but the sleek ceramic dinnerware is equally hardwearing with its scratch and chip-resistant glaze.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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“China.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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