Definition of flatwarenext
as in silver
eating and serving utensils asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding

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Recent Examples of flatware If neutrals aren’t your style, try using monochromatic dishes and flatware to create a bolder look while still letting the plants be the focal point. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026 Scooby-Doo’s bag that opens to a pocket universe and is capable of storing an infinite amount of things, including refrigerators, giant sandwiches, and entire sets of flatware that belonged to the late queen? — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 July 2026 Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Finish refers to how reflective a flatware set is. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatware
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Noun
  • Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones attended the London premiere of Kill Jackie premiere in a sparkling silver Zuhair Murad gown with a matching cape.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Ivanka’s robin’s-egg-blue dress and matching jacket featured delicate silver embroidery—a direct sartorial acknowledgment of the visiting delegation.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • One-of-a-kind and more elaborate objects, including silverware, vases, and ceramics, will be made-to-order.
    — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The expert was expected to say the positioning of the bodies, the branches on the remains, the outdoor location of the crime and knife wounds to the victims all were indications of pagan rituals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • In this age of unremitting test screenings and CinemaScore, downer endings typically score lower, so Abrams appreciates that Cregger and Sony weren’t afraid to figuratively twist the knife in the audience.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • During the Roman Empire, terra sigillata was used to add a protective sheen to vases and tableware.
    — Grace Edquist, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In this new role, Benabadji has said he is focused on guiding Ginori’s ongoing history, which will move beyond traditional tableware into interiors, decorative objects, hospitality and broader lifestyle categories.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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