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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
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
As the bow and stern sections tore free from one another, the ship's contents were ejected and rained down across the ocean floor, dispersing everything from luggage and dinnerware to engine parts and personal belongings.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The brand may be known for its durable and high-quality pots and pans, but the sleek ceramic dinnerware is equally hardwearing with its scratch and chip-resistant glaze.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
In a bid to survive, theaters lowered ticket prices, introduced incentives like giveaways of dinnerware and began to sell concessions, which people previously bought from vendors or nearby sweet shops, Melnick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
As the bow and stern sections tore free from one another, the ship's contents were ejected and rained down across the ocean floor, dispersing everything from luggage and dinnerware to engine parts and personal belongings.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The brand may be known for its durable and high-quality pots and pans, but the sleek ceramic dinnerware is equally hardwearing with its scratch and chip-resistant glaze.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
In a bid to survive, theaters lowered ticket prices, introduced incentives like giveaways of dinnerware and began to sell concessions, which people previously bought from vendors or nearby sweet shops, Melnick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerware
Noun
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The accommodations were extremely comfortable and also very quiet considering the central setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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An obsession with sets and settings has occupied the artist for several years—a period that has seen the creation by him of two new productions for the Metropolitan Opera and a revival of The Rake's Progress in San Francisco.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Noun
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They have also been engraved on glassware, and appear on the terrace menus, tableware and linens.—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Noun
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In the fifth inning, Pasquantino grimaced in pain after a swing at the plate.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The center fielder got out of the batter’s box slowly before taking second base on a throw to the plate.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Original details like Murano glass chandeliers and heart pine floors preserve the property’s sense of place, while modern comforts keep the experience feeling luxurious rather than museum-like.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Escola's custom Wiederhoeft creation featured a lace-up corset in pale blue taffeta with draping at the chest and hips and hand-embroidered metallic blue glass beads.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Ceramic and porcelain tiles have a higher-end look, but come with a higher price tag and will most likely require a professional to install.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Fairchild described the kitchen as a visual statement — with stone and porcelain wrapping a full appliance wall and waterfall island.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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With Larsson leading denim’s biggest trends including low-rise fits, colorful denim, micro shorts and denim decorated with charms and trinkets, the collection reflects this level of pop-star glam with standout items like red ombré flare denim and embellished denim with crystal detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Though, of course, no one will blame you for upgrading a cup of earl grey for a glass of Louis Roederer served in sparkling Waterford crystal.—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Nils Müller-Scheesel/Kiel University Researchers began to investigate the site in 2012, hoping to learn more about its ties to an important period in European history where both pottery and agriculture boomed.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Today, the pantry houses snacks, nonperishables, appliances, cleaning supplies, the couple’s collection of East Fork pottery, and, of course, an essential coffee station.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerware. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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