Thesaurus results for PORCELAIN

porcelain

noun

as in pottery

a ceramic ware made from a hard, white substance that is very delicate The family only used their porcelain for their formal Christmas dinner.

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Recent Examples of porcelain In the waters off Singapore, a recently uncovered a shipwreck with a huge cargo of blue-and-white porcelain is shedding light on the storied Chinese craft produced during the turbulent era of the Mongol Empire. —

Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 If sheer isn't your thing, porcelain is your answer. —

Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 Use a porcelain pillbox as a tiny treasure chest so the tooth fairy knows exactly where to look. —

Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 Her makeup, with the exception of her matte lipstick, was even-toned and glowy; her skin like a porcelain doll. —

Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for porcelain

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After the rise of Christianity, the passages under the Hippodrome, a stadium once used for chariot races and gladiator fights, were repurposed as workshops for dyeing fabric and making pottery.

— Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 28 Feb. 2026
During the studio’s long history, it has been known for its relaxing vibe that attracts pottery painters of all ages and skill levels.

— Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026