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Recent Examples of place setting
The small glass ashtrays and the cups would have been arranged above the place setting, a fresh cigarette always within easy reach and beside it, the means to avoid shedding ashes into one’s dinner.
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Libby Buck
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Many people pointed to the now-notorious picture that showed her on reward, with a custom place setting right next to an advantage clue.
—Stephen Fishbach, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Don’t be surprised to find an ash tray by your place setting or locals rising spontaneously to dance.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum asked Jewish families to leave an empty place setting for the hostages to mark their time in captivity.
—Abeer Salman, Dana Karni, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Libby Buck
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Many people pointed to the now-notorious picture that showed her on reward, with a custom place setting right next to an advantage clue.
—Stephen Fishbach, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Don’t be surprised to find an ash tray by your place setting or locals rising spontaneously to dance.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum asked Jewish families to leave an empty place setting for the hostages to mark their time in captivity.
—Abeer Salman, Dana Karni, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for place setting
Noun
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Shawshank Prison is perhaps Stephen King’s most iconic setting, most notably thanks to the novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and the movie The Shawshank Redemption.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the clips, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were sitting opposite Winfrey, holding hands during the interview, filmed in a lush garden setting.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Using the owners’ recommended vendors, Maliya and Alex were able to book catering, rentals and setup from afar.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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On Tuesday, the league announced a major shift in its competition format, scrapping its controversial 54-hole structure in favor of a traditional 72-hole setup starting in 2026.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Olsen continued her red hot motif with her slingback pumps by Le Silla, but opted for silver tones of jewelry with her vintage David Webb earrings, provided by The Back Vault.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 9-piece collection includes a gray denim biker jacket and long gray denim shorts are printed in all-over silver and gold mylar.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Place setting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/place%20setting. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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