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dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts
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Recent Examples of dinnerware
There was a variety of larger furniture pieces on display, including sofas, dining tables, chairs, and beds, as well as an assortment of décor items, including bedding, lighting, dinnerware, and more.
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Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
All the fare comes on plates and in bowls handmade by Taura in his ceramics workshop; after the Arab oven was unearthed, Taura started crafting his own dinnerware to connect with the hotel’s roots.
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Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Then keep scrolling to see more of her favorite outdoor upgrades at Amazon, including shatterproof dinnerware and drinkware, a patio heater, and more.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Give Your Table an Upgrade Rattan chargers, crisp white dinnerware, and linen napkins in bright prints and colors can quickly transform your table with summertime cheer.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
All the fare comes on plates and in bowls handmade by Taura in his ceramics workshop; after the Arab oven was unearthed, Taura started crafting his own dinnerware to connect with the hotel’s roots.
—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Then keep scrolling to see more of her favorite outdoor upgrades at Amazon, including shatterproof dinnerware and drinkware, a patio heater, and more.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Give Your Table an Upgrade Rattan chargers, crisp white dinnerware, and linen napkins in bright prints and colors can quickly transform your table with summertime cheer.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dinnerware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerware
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However, as Google well knows, people rarely change the default settings on their phones.
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The historical setting suits the filmmaker’s penchant for patience and precision, and its confounding intrigue keeps with his love of complex mind games.
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Obviously, the legacy has since grown from royal tableware to hypercar accoutrements.
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Decorations Along with festive tableware, decorations are July Fourth outdoor essentials that can liven the mood and turn your everyday outdoor space into a vibrant setting.
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That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.
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One example is the mismatched china in the restaurant.
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The Diamondbacks grabbed an early lead on what should have been an out at the plate.
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Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery prevented more damage with his solid throw to the plate.
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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And then there are amateur collectors like me, who might not know ironstone from porcelain, but whose last day on earth could be spent touching old objects in ignorant bliss.
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Jade also has a complete ceremony set—bamboo whisk and scoop, porcelain bowl and whisk holder, and a stainless-steel sifter—marked down as well.
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Considering that strontium can replace calcium in calcite’s crystal structure, the mineral effectively locked the radioactive element into a stable form.
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Her recent favorite discovery was a vintage crystal heart earring all by its lonesome.
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Native traditions of dance, storytelling, weaving, beading, pottery and other arts had remained pure and unchanged for generations.
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Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations.
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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerware. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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