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
  • The all-day menu features seafood, shareable plates, beers and creative drinks like Watermelon Sugar, made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, watermelon juice and lemon juice.
    — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The steel plates were meant to support the weight of the 15 residential floors being added above, according to the New York Times.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 17 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
  • Camera quality, seamless setup, & a normal-glasses form factor stood out.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Eclipse glasses can be removed only during the total phase, when the sun is completely covered.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 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
  • Tristan tried a waffle cone stuffed with Buckeye (peanut butter base, chocolate swirls, mini peanut butter cups) plus a brownie sundae big enough to split.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • For untreated, unpainted wood railings, combine 4 tablespoons of dish soap with 2 cups of bleach and a quart of warm water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of cups
Noun
  • That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of goblets
Noun
  • Android phones have an option to change the default AI assistant in the settings menu.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Although seawater uranium extraction has been demonstrated in research settings, analysts note that large-scale commercialization will depend on achieving competitive production costs and successfully scaling the technology for industrial use.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of settings

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