as in silver
eating and serving utensils
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Recent Examples of flatware
This month, a pair of do-it-all tongs, a set of flatware for desk lunches, and a triple cream yogurt that's fit for dessert.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
With the prices of gold and silver bullion making all-time highs, many people are thinking about turning grandma’s sterling silver flatware or grandpa’s collection of gold coins into cash.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Elsa Peretti’s sculptural, minimalist jewelry feels newly modern; at home, antique flatware is making a return to the table.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
The Upper East Side store has an exclusive offering of dinnerware items from the Portuguese brand Valsa Home, plus Big Night’s signature candles Dinner Party and After Party, and Sabre flatware sets.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
With the prices of gold and silver bullion making all-time highs, many people are thinking about turning grandma’s sterling silver flatware or grandpa’s collection of gold coins into cash.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
Elsa Peretti’s sculptural, minimalist jewelry feels newly modern; at home, antique flatware is making a return to the table.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
The Upper East Side store has an exclusive offering of dinnerware items from the Portuguese brand Valsa Home, plus Big Night’s signature candles Dinner Party and After Party, and Sabre flatware sets.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatware
Noun
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Meanwhile, the share of people who signed up for silver plans declined to 61% from 67% of enrollees.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to a report, officers conducted a traffic stop of a silver Chevrolet Silverado at 3500 Pike Ave.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Resting the silverware handles on the table with the spoon or fork turned over on the plate.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the note of traditions, silverware brings prosperity, and this gothic romantic cutlery set by Ann Demeulemeester for Serax is stunning.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The brutal tumble down the ice, those skis with knife-sharp edges twirling as the snow cloud engulfs her.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Run a knife through to release air bubbles.—
Sarah Carey,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Francesca del Balzo is the co-founder and creative director of PORTA, a tableware and home furnishings brand.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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If relief comes, consumers can expect the most impact on categories of items that are most affected by those tariffs, including glassware and tableware, furniture and a wide range of household supplies.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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