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Recent Examples of napkin
Tiffany Vice President Oscar Riedner sketched the trophy design on a napkin during a 1966 meeting with NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle.
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Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Those that dine here regularly get their own silver napkin ring engraved with their name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
His mother, Ellen, wearing a gold top and black blazer, beamed with pride, holding a yellow napkin to dry her tears.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Ryan remarked, spinning around a napkin holder to show a sticker of the dog’s face.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Those that dine here regularly get their own silver napkin ring engraved with their name.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
His mother, Ellen, wearing a gold top and black blazer, beamed with pride, holding a yellow napkin to dry her tears.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Ryan remarked, spinning around a napkin holder to show a sticker of the dog’s face.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for napkin
Noun
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Bathroom Linens Using hydrogen peroxide for laundry can help with stain treatment, brightening, deodorizing, and disinfecting, which is especially ideal for high-use items like towels, bath mats, and washcloths.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just because Bryon wants to curb the spread of The Beauty doesn’t mean those reaping the financial benefits, including his son Tig, are similarly eager to throw in the towel.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eating a diet rich in polyphenols can reduce the body’s inflammatory response and heal tissue damage.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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Hydrolysis rapidly mimics natural decomposition, dissolving body tissue.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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