as in silver
eating and serving utensils
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Recent Examples of flatware
Allura also showcases a new line of service and flatware, which will eventually be the Jacques standard on other Oceania ships.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Part of owning anything is taking good care of it, and from sterling flatware to outdoor garden ornaments, Southerners maintain their belongings with pride.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
An improved spray arm and filter gets dishes, flatware and glasses cleaner.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
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.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Part of owning anything is taking good care of it, and from sterling flatware to outdoor garden ornaments, Southerners maintain their belongings with pride.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
An improved spray arm and filter gets dishes, flatware and glasses cleaner.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
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.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatware
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From chemistry to caring Ramirez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, known for its silver mines, agriculture, and strong cultural pride.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trophies Real Madrid have won 133 trophies across their 123-year history, averaging more than one piece of silverware per season.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Polish Your Silver Tarnished silverware or serving pieces?—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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The woman took off and was found hiding in nearby woods holding a knife, police told WCMH.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The labor market is balancing on a knife edge, with little hiring and little firing making for tight conditions.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Her new 6,500-square-foot flagship, opened this year, builds on that foundation with limited-edition collections, bridal wear, and tableware.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
14 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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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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