as in silver
eating and serving utensils
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Recent Examples of flatware
Save on minimalist dinner plates, linen bedding, and even Sabre flatware.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
According to the company’s archives, by 1983, more than half of all flatware bought in the United States was Oneida.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 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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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
According to the company’s archives, by 1983, more than half of all flatware bought in the United States was Oneida.
—Jane Borden, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 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
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Precious metals continued to reach new heights Monday, but in a rare phenomenon, silver is actually moving faster than gold.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Excavators digging at Sizewell C found 321 silver coins last year, dating back between 1036 and 1044.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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After that, Pegula won two more major titles each of the next two years, and won three last year, picking up silverware at the Austin Open, the Charleston Open, and Germany’s tournament on grass, the Bad Hamburg Open.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Keep walking: The back of the shop — where a staff of women formerly sold sets of silverware and fine service china to newlyweds — is now something of a historical shrine.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Jan. 2026
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Amazon quietly discounted dozens of top picks from Stewart’s collection, including Dutch ovens, knife sets, oven mitts, and more, with prices starting at just $8 and discounts going for up to 60 percent off.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The social media post was accompanied by emojis of a knife, an ax and red drops after the statement.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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During Maison&Objet, the aesthete unveiled five new collections of furniture and tableware at his expansive 11 rue d’Aboukir space.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Unused Dishware and Tableware January is a great time to take inventory of your dishware and tableware collection.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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