crystals

noun

plural of crystal
as in plates

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Recent Examples of crystals The stand was filled with bowls of colorful crystals and handmade crystal bracelets. — Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026 This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystals
  1. plates
  2. porcelains
  3. saucers
  4. glasses
  5. potteries
  6. cups
  7. goblets
  8. settings
Noun
  • In the meantime, restaurants were all equipped with high chairs, a kids’ menu, and special creations arrived for my daughter on cute wooden bear plates.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • But another petitioner, Sylvi, brings a troubling complaint against King’s Landing’s highborn, who filled their storehouses while the city’s normies struggled to fill their dinner plates.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of plates
Noun
  • Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Definition of porcelains
Noun
  • Dump standing water from fountains, pet bowls, and plant saucers to stop mosquito breeding.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of saucers
Noun
  • Visitors wear smart glasses during the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo CICPE in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 13, 2026.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
Definition of glasses
Noun
  • There used to be scads of potteries in the area, which enjoyed an abundance of clay, but all the potteries had closed, run out of business by cheap imports.
    — Mary Norris, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
Definition of potteries
Noun
  • Made with real fruit juices, these cups of Italian ice come in lemon and strawberry flavors and make the perfect sweet treat for summer.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Just before serving, using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat 1½ cups heavy cream and a large pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl until medium peaks form.
    — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of cups
Noun
  • The first is designed with standard drinks in mind, while the second one is made specifically for wine goblets.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls.
    — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Definition of goblets
Noun
  • Examine the weight, stone settings, clasps, and overall condition.
    — Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • If a state starts to provide services in institutional settings, legal challenges probably would follow, the department said.
    — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of settings

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