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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
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For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship, like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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It was found inside King Tut’s tomb and in trace amounts on 9,000-year-old Chinese pottery and was written about in the Bible.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Employees have not been trained in procedures to measure temperature or sanitizer concentration in the ware washing process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Again, thrift stores hate receiving damaged and dirty items, so make sure your wares are free from chips and cracks.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
1 Mar. 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
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Tea-trays come with starched cloths and sparkling pots, alongside fine crockery and silver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship, like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The earthenware glaze showcases the clay’s texture and leans into the serene Japandi aesthetic.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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And unlike delicate heirloom sets, it’s made of durable stoneware that’s dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe up to 350°F.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 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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All the appropriate foods were served and eaten, and the proper chinaware was used.—
Daisy Rockwell,
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
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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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From lightweight lampshades to verdant Italian dinnerware, here are the spring decor changes interior designers rely on in their own spaces.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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After, layer with plates, dinnerware and cutlery.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“China.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/china. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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