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Recent Examples of napkin
An open flame can easily catch a roll of paper towels or a full napkin holder on fire.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Sterling silver or brass napkin rings are timeless pieces that can be worth a pretty penny.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Beijing — Welkin Lei has been doing some paper-napkin calculations in his spare time.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit includes multiple photos of bugs on Garcia's sweater, as well as what appears to be bugs on a napkin with the airline's name on it.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Sterling silver or brass napkin rings are timeless pieces that can be worth a pretty penny.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 2 Jan. 2026
Beijing — Welkin Lei has been doing some paper-napkin calculations in his spare time.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit includes multiple photos of bugs on Garcia's sweater, as well as what appears to be bugs on a napkin with the airline's name on it.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for napkin
Noun
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While you might be used to custom stitching on your bath towels and even mattresses, the best embroidered sheets evoke a special type of elegance.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Lastly, roll the clothing in a towel to extract as much water as possible before hanging them to finish drying.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Researchers also see potential for personalized approaches by generating spinal cord tissue from a patient’s own stem cells.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Torres Hidalgo had been diagnosed with the rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer in December 2024.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In summer, however, the snow lifts like a serviette from a picnic, and Hokkaido is transformed with cinematic national parks, sprawling flower fields, and volcanic hot spots.—
Jonnie Bayfield,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Oct. 2025
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So take your place á la table, arrange your serviette neatly on your lap, and bon appétit!—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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“Napkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napkin. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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