as in silver
eating and serving utensils
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Recent Examples of flatware
Sur La Table offers cookware, bakeware, kitchen electronics and gadgets, cutlery, flatware, prep, storage and organizers, drink ware, barware, coffee and tea accessories, as well as demos and cooking classes.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
The objects, which include broaches and flatware painted with a Greek meandros pattern, probably fell through the cracks between the floor boards, per the Washington Post.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The impact of opting for reusable flatware Some reports estimate that potentially between 36 billion and 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year just in the United States, which is more than 100 million per day, Valliant said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
With origins dating back to 1830, its silver serveware and flatware is loved by royals, celebs, interior designers, and five-star hotels alike—and is for the person who wants forever flatware.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
The objects, which include broaches and flatware painted with a Greek meandros pattern, probably fell through the cracks between the floor boards, per the Washington Post.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
The impact of opting for reusable flatware Some reports estimate that potentially between 36 billion and 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year just in the United States, which is more than 100 million per day, Valliant said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
With origins dating back to 1830, its silver serveware and flatware is loved by royals, celebs, interior designers, and five-star hotels alike—and is for the person who wants forever flatware.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatware
Noun
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Bold, sculptural silver jewelry worn throughout added a touch of cool, especially on a cool California vibe black tent dress.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Series 11 also has access to a wider range of finishes as it is offered in four aluminum colors (jet black, rose gold, silver, and space gray) and three titanium colors (slate, gold, and natural), whereas the Watch SE 3 only comes in aluminum in midnight and starlight.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ten Hag’s first season at United yielded silverware and a third-place league finish, but also had bouts of concerning away form, with tactical weaknesses that would eventually spread and critically undermine his plans for the future.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Magpies also won the Carabao Cup, ending the club’s long 70-year wait for a major piece of silverware.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Just four minutes later, Decarlos Brown, the passenger behind her, dug into the fold of his clothes and took out what appeared to be a knife.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Zarutska began scrolling on her phone and after a few minutes the man pulled out a knife and stabbed her.—
Danielle Wallace , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There was the key deposit for her apartment to pay for, and the rental deposit, then the fridge, microwave, bed, furniture, pots and pans, and tableware.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, StudioCé will develop custom tableware.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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