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Recent Examples of platter
The problem with nachos is that the chips on the top get all the toppings, and you’re left with a platter of plain tortilla chips.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Our recipe comes from chef Thai Dan, owner of HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen in Chicago, who likes to set out a platter of ingredients and let people DIY the rolls to their own liking.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
Rex was more comparable to the size of a large dinner platter.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
Hollywood gravitated toward him and offered up all the juicy roles on a silver platter.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Our recipe comes from chef Thai Dan, owner of HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen in Chicago, who likes to set out a platter of ingredients and let people DIY the rolls to their own liking.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
Rex was more comparable to the size of a large dinner platter.
—Alina Hartounian, NPR, 18 May 2026
Hollywood gravitated toward him and offered up all the juicy roles on a silver platter.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platter
Noun
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Hip-checked by Seymour on the play at the plate, Neto remained on the dirt for several minutes before athletic trainers helped him to his feet.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Mission Viejo right fielder Riley Campbell collected her third hit in the seventh to bring the tying run to the plate but Herrera escaped another jam to spark a celebratory dogpile.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Upon arrival, a staffer holds out a tray of tropical popsicles as a first touch of hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Lay it horizontally in a pot or aluminum tray covered with about two inches of good potting soil.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
Noun
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If the Wizards are much more competitive in the season ahead, as expected, more lower-bowl seats should be occupied.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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All the fare comes on plates and in bowls handmade by Taura in his ceramics workshop; after the Arab oven was unearthed, Taura started crafting his own dinnerware to connect with the hotel’s roots.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Mix 1/4 cup of refined white sugar with one cup of hot water.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The event — to paint bowls, cups and plates to donate — was presented by a pair of high school students looking to give to the community.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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From the driver who picks you up at the airport, to the servers at the restaurants, and the tour guides—you are guaranteed a warmth and level of luxury and service that Four Seasons promises and delivers on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Engineers had to come up with their own substitutes for some of the basic tools that other developers use to store code, launch websites, and set up servers.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Noun
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In the kitchen category, shop this 19-piece cookware set with pots, pants, and utensils for $57, as well as this 3-piece casserole set that’s ideal for hosting or bringing dishes to dinner parties.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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All of our sweet and savory casserole favorites.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Your waiter can recommend wine pairing options from a selection of organic and biodynamic wines from Argentina’s wine-growing areas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The dining room has a classic, European style with waiters dressed in starched white jackets and black bow ties.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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They are shaped like a saucer or a donut and are put in standing water.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The space will include a retail shop for guests to purchase Vilebrequin swim and resortwear as well as exclusive gifts including men’s swim trunks, unisex T-shirts, a tote bag, and a tea cup and saucer set.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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