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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 dinnerwares
Where Etsy, in my opinion, shines brightest is with its various dinnerwares, drinkwares, and ceramics.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerwares
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Concerns grow over school access Ashley Ketcherside's access to girls in school settings – for cheerleading and at the elementary level – led the district to remove her from the committee before January of 2024.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over the past few years, major Tiffany windows have begun to circulate more frequently, Artnet News reported, often moving from their site-specific settings into private collections and museums.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What did the craftspeople painting the pieces think of their assignment to adorn these plates, platters, pitchers, and ashtrays with the little toker?—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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With four large dinner plates, four smaller dessert plates, and four cereal bowls, this dinnerware set from Martha Stewart’s collection is ideal for special occasions or replacing your dull dishes altogether.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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That means Ternus’ deep knowledge of Apple’s hardware could be hugely beneficial for its AI ambitions – especially as the company is reportedly working on new types of AI devices like Siri-enabled smart glasses, a pendant and AirPods with cameras, according to Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Pack your phone, wallet, keys, and other essentials, like a glasses case and lip gloss, and prepare to head out for a date night or brunch with friends.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 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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Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself).—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Dinnerwares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerwares. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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