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Recent Examples of earthenware
The plates are made in Portugal and are constructed with long-lasting earthenware (a type of ceramic) that is both microwave and dishwasher safe for easy use and cleanup.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Grapes are fermented—often with skin, seeds, stems, and all—in large earthenware vessels, known as qvevri, that are buried underground.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Each earthenware vase has been made by hand using methods inspired by the traditional ornate tulipières that emerged in the Netherlands in the 18th century.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Made in Asheville, North Carolina, East Fork’s earthenware set has a down-to-earth vibe in refined silhouettes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Grapes are fermented—often with skin, seeds, stems, and all—in large earthenware vessels, known as qvevri, that are buried underground.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
Each earthenware vase has been made by hand using methods inspired by the traditional ornate tulipières that emerged in the Netherlands in the 18th century.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Made in Asheville, North Carolina, East Fork’s earthenware set has a down-to-earth vibe in refined silhouettes.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earthenware
pottery
Noun
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Dollywood also has an art scene with performances, glassblowing showcases and artisans making pottery.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The building's interior has a floorspace of 300,000 sq ft (almost 30,000 sq m), spread over five floors, and will host galleries, theaters, and a huge repository of art – with everything from ancient pottery to Jar Jar Binks ephemera.—
Adam Williams
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
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“Earthenware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earthenware. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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