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Recent Examples of napkin
To safely serve the sample, staff may provide a cup or napkin.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
At one point, Mallach pulled out a pen and made two drawings on a napkin.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The days of the back of a napkin are over.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The weight of a fork, the softness of a napkin, the quality of the wine—it's all being considered.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
At one point, Mallach pulled out a pen and made two drawings on a napkin.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The days of the back of a napkin are over.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The weight of a fork, the softness of a napkin, the quality of the wine—it's all being considered.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for napkin
Noun
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Double-sided towels feature a waffle-weave design for quick absorption and easy drying.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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After the groundhog is caught, cover the trap with a towel to reduce stress to the animal, and handle the trap with sturdy gloves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neither her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective-tissue disorder, nor her 2017 hysterectomy would heal her for good.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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While inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense against infection, too much inflammation can damage healthy tissue and interfere with healing.—
Panteha Torabian,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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