as in glasses
a container used for drinking liquids that has a round bowl on top of a stem attached to a flat base
The water was served in fancy crystal goblets.
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Recent Examples of goblets
The first is designed with standard drinks in mind, while the second one is made specifically for wine goblets.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls.
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Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
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Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion.
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Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
From gilded Love is Blind goblets to menacing Squid Game guards, the space is engineered for photo ops.
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Kate Springer,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.
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Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls.
—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion.
—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
From gilded Love is Blind goblets to menacing Squid Game guards, the space is engineered for photo ops.
—
Kate Springer,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.
—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblets
Noun
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The Declaration of Independence appeared on highball glasses, tea towels and collectible plates.
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During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered stone foundations, teacups, drinking glasses and evidence of the distillery's copper stills and boilers, which helped researchers reconstruct how the massive operation functioned.
Noun
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Accepted items include packing material, cups, clamshells, meat trays, egg cartons and ice chests.
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This gives us an opportunity to fire up the coffee kettle and brew still more cups of stimulation.
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“Goblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblets. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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