as in silver
eating and serving utensils
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Recent Examples of flatware
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.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 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
Southerners love setting a table, so keep your head on a swivel for beautiful flatware.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 July 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
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 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
Southerners love setting a table, so keep your head on a swivel for beautiful flatware.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 6 July 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatware
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Kerley won the 2022 world championships in the event, and silver in the Tokyo Olympics.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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He will be joined by fellow Olympian Brody Malone, who won gold on parallel bars, silver on rings and bronze on pommel horse, along with horizontal bar winner Taylor Burkhart and pommel horse winner Patrick Hoopes.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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For Frank, Wednesday’s game provides an early chance to win silverware and curb any lingering doubts over the club’s decision to part with Ange Postecoglou.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Before anyone knew it, the house would be as fragrant of cocoa and sugar and butter as it was filled with conversation and laughter and clinking silverware.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Jacob allegedly called his father during the confrontation and told him his husband had been preventing him from leaving the apartment and threatening him with a knife, per the outlet.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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At a news conference last month, Waters also highlighted images of a knife in McNeil’s car.—
Jeff Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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The setting is equally curated with handcrafted tableware by artist Agnès Sandahl, eco-conscious Cristel cookware, and a standout wine list featuring biodynamic Gérard Bertrand wines and Laurent Perrier champagnes, plus Colagreco’s Tempera non-alcoholic blends.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The artisanal homeware e-commerce portion of the brand offers a variety of tableware, home accessories and exclusive ready-to-wear collaborations that take inspiration from the globetrotting magazine.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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