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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
After, layer with plates, dinnerware and cutlery.
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Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the middle was an open living area with massive windows facing the rainforest, a comfy couch, additional lounge chairs, and a live-edge dining table made, adjacent to a small kitchen stocked with dinnerware and cookware.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Use the lower shelf to store oversized copper pots or a stack of tonal ceramic bowls or dinnerware.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Biannual Deep Cleaning A cabinet full of dinnerware or glassware may only need deep cleaning once a year, but a pantry full of food needs a deep clean at least twice a year.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
In the middle was an open living area with massive windows facing the rainforest, a comfy couch, additional lounge chairs, and a live-edge dining table made, adjacent to a small kitchen stocked with dinnerware and cookware.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Use the lower shelf to store oversized copper pots or a stack of tonal ceramic bowls or dinnerware.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
Biannual Deep Cleaning A cabinet full of dinnerware or glassware may only need deep cleaning once a year, but a pantry full of food needs a deep clean at least twice a year.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerware
Noun
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Even the film’s setting reflects that sense of personal and communal connection.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, further enhances productivity by assisting with tasks such as summarizing content, generating ideas, and navigating system settings.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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From pots and pans to tablewares, Martha has been outfitting the kitchens and dining areas of home cooks for years.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sleek, modern tableware is definitely having a moment, but there’s something timeless about a detailed dinner plate.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 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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Pizza cutter and reheating plate help make enjoying leftovers simple and mess-free.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Lowe hit a tapper in front of the plate that Thielbar fielded, turned and then short-hopped to first baseman Matt Shaw — who had pinch run for Carson Kelly in the ninth inning — to allow the winning run to score.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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These won’t have an in-lens display like the Meta Ray-Ban Display and are likely to rival the regular, screen-less Meta Ray-Ban (Gen 2) glasses, Gurman adds.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wang, who is fifty-eight and wore rectangular glasses and a big blue campaign button, is still getting the hang of interacting with would-be constituents.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Made of feldspar porcelain, the mugs are dishwasher and microwave-safe.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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While the volcanic islands like Tortola and Virgin Gorda tower with craggy cliffs that plunge dramatically into the sea, Anegada is famously flat; little more than crumbles of coral emerging from crystal-clear waves.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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At Blue Magic, one of the archipelago’s top dive sites, once crystal-clear waters are now filled by pink jellyfish tangled in waste.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Details throughout the space reflect that approach, including the plateware — with each piece thrown by Orr, who studied pottery for two years after high school.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Taxes fund free classes in pottery and printmaking at a community art center.—
John P. Murphy,
ARTnews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerware. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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