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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
In 1971, Alan Heller discovered a set of stackable dinnerware designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli and decided to bring those designs to America, launching Heller with Hellerware in 1971.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Keep only everyday appliances and dinnerware in the kitchen to maximize space.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Take the ceramic shapes of Bordallo Pinheiro’s dinnerware.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Candles have become just as luxurious, coveted, and symbolically meaningful as a classic American dinnerware set.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Keep only everyday appliances and dinnerware in the kitchen to maximize space.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
Take the ceramic shapes of Bordallo Pinheiro’s dinnerware.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Candles have become just as luxurious, coveted, and symbolically meaningful as a classic American dinnerware set.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerware
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The heavily partisan Missouri crowd was boisterous and passionate throughout, making the setting feel almost like Mizzou Arena at times.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The settings were a nightmare to navigate, the games were full of ads and in-game purchases, and the screen broke after a year — one star.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Onodera has been crafting his own tableware for most of his career.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant commissioned ceramist Sam Marks to make earthy tableware that reflects the tones and textures of the Cornish coastline.—
Issy von Simson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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In the second game of the series, Emerson, in four plate appearance, had a single, a walk and scored a pair of runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Crosby’s out-of-control red Hyundai Tucson with South Carolina plates also hit two other cars and a police cruiser during the wild ride.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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For example, people now take care to wear shoes at home in case an explosion shatters glass, or there’s a need to evacuate immediately.—
Jason Rezaian,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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Our robot made impact with the glass.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The porcelain ceramic barrels distribute heat evenly to minimize hot spots while smoothing the cuticle for shinier, more consistent waves from root to ends.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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And 2010’s Sunflower Seeds, composed of millions of porcelain pieces that viewers walked over, represented the downtrodden Chinese people.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
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Its Triforce Titanium 50mm drivers individually tune highs, mids, and lows for crystal-clear audio that enhances your awareness.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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That contemporary abode has a private wellness complex and is decked out with Loro Piana cashmere and Baccarat crystal, no less.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 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
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Perhaps in the era of gentle parenting, more and more parents are leaning into the arts because Yelp also saw a surge in searches for kid-friendly classes and painting and pottery studios.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerware. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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