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Recent Examples of cutlery
Sabre cutlery, Maison Balzac glassware, and Sophie Lou Jacobsen coasters ensure your table is always dressed to impress.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
At Bistro Lolo, the food is comforting, but the space toes the line between polished and relaxed, with crisp tablecloths, good wine from France and South Africa, and the clink of cutlery signaling a new kind of dining culture in Nairobi.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Back in the family’s house, the walking corpse shoves a boy onto the dishwasher, impaling him full of cutlery.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Kylie then shared a photo of a large bunch of Minion balloons and a table that was set with Minion plates, cups and plastic cutlery.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
At Bistro Lolo, the food is comforting, but the space toes the line between polished and relaxed, with crisp tablecloths, good wine from France and South Africa, and the clink of cutlery signaling a new kind of dining culture in Nairobi.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Back in the family’s house, the walking corpse shoves a boy onto the dishwasher, impaling him full of cutlery.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Kylie then shared a photo of a large bunch of Minion balloons and a table that was set with Minion plates, cups and plastic cutlery.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutlery
Noun
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But the best dishes attest to careful technique, like the lovingly fluffy housemade paneer that somehow melts and crumbles at once, and biryani under a lid sealed with a strip of dough, pried off with a knife at your table.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Gaff pulled a hunting knife out of his boot.—
Nina Giraldo,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The spoon is a typical food-safe spoon that doubles as a tool to silence your phone using an NFC (near field communication) chip that simply connects to your device.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Arrange 1 avocado, thinly sliced, and ½ mango, thinly sliced, on top, then spoon tuna mixture with dressing over.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Noun
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For small lumps, use a toothpick, chopstick, or the back of a spoon or fork to gently break them up inside the jar.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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My daughter pushes food onto her fork with her index finger.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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The pleasantly buzzy ballroom, cast in semi-dimmed lighting, filled with excited chatter and clinking silverware, felt like a slightly unwieldy wedding reception.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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Satisfaction and silverware lie that way, but the natives at Villa Park are extremely restless, and Spurs’ 2-1 win there last night could have a huge bearing on the Premier League’s relegation battle.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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On Thursday, April 16, Loughlin shimmered in a silver strappy dress by Rebecca Vallance and sported a bob cut and bangs — a departure from her usual long brown hair.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Finish the look with a sculptural jewel or two—think Juju Vera’s tassel necklace, Toteme’s drop earrings, and a pair of round-frame silver sunnies from Saint Laurent.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
Noun
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To test the gel stage, remove one of the plates from the freezer and spoon about a teaspoon of jam into the center.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
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Instead, add about ¼ teaspoon of baking powder per cup of self-rising flour, especially if it has been stored for several months, according to Smith.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Cutlery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cutlery. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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