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Recent Examples of china
The fancy china — if families have it at all — remains locked behind glass.
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Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
What comes next is Farley going Full Farley — the screaming, hulking bull-in-a-china-shop physical comedy that nobody could match.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Skip the china, and don’t worry about spending a ton on decor.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Her Wall of Barely Used China Plates There’s fine china for eating, pulled out for special occasions and holidays, and then there’s fine china for the kitchen and dining room walls.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
What comes next is Farley going Full Farley — the screaming, hulking bull-in-a-china-shop physical comedy that nobody could match.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Skip the china, and don’t worry about spending a ton on decor.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Her Wall of Barely Used China Plates There’s fine china for eating, pulled out for special occasions and holidays, and then there’s fine china for the kitchen and dining room walls.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for china
Noun
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Changes included installing porcelain over the existing marble for easy maintenance, adding more lighting, and incorporating blue as an accent color.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Researchers have recovered more than 3,300 artifacts from the wreck, including gold coins inscribed with Arabic, pieces of porcelain and religious figurines.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Dollywood also has an art scene with performances, glassblowing showcases and artisans making pottery.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The building's interior has a floorspace of 300,000 sq ft (almost 30,000 sq m), spread over five floors, and will host galleries, theaters, and a huge repository of art – with everything from ancient pottery to Jar Jar Binks ephemera.—
Adam Williams
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Shifting Baselines | Julian Elie | USA | U.S. Premiere Where the Rio Grande meets the sea, the rockets of SpaceX are launched; astronomers gaze skyward, hawkers shill their wares and environmentalists survey the damage.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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Dirty dishes and utensils were stored directly on the floor before being cleaned, and wares were being washed in the three-compartment sink without using an approved sanitizer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nintendo Promotional images for the My Mario merchandising line also included a glimpse of additional kid-friendly items, including apparel, soft plush toys, accessories like backpacks, and kid-friendly crockery, lunchboxes, bibs, and more.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The cases in the library exhibition displayed an impressive collection of Wordsworth’s manuscripts, early editions—and his breakfast crockery set.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Rustic, handcrafted, and oozing with character, this earthenware set is meant to hold all of your summer salads and dips while making your tablescapes more joy-infused from hereon out.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 June 2025
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The rice was exclusively found on ancient pottery made from earthenware.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The removable stoneware insert isn’t just dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, either; it can also be used in your oven or microwave for a wider range of recipes.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Dinnerware Set Elevate every meal with this 16-piece stoneware set.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Guard your favorite chinaware with your life.—
Will Noble,
CNN,
10 June 2021
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While flying in the new cabin, passengers enjoy a three-course meal on bespoke chinaware from Finnish designer Harri Koskinen and Finnish design icon, Iittala.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 July 2022
Noun
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The mushroom risotto is rich and satisfying, and the beautiful, extravagant dinnerware adds to the restaurant’s glamorous feel.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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This led to the decision to adapt the motif for our dinnerware, ensuring each piece possesses a unique, artisanal quality while retaining an approachable, relaxed feel.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“China.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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