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
And as for grout lines on porcelain and tile, Flores recommends using the edge of the Swiffer head rather than the flat side in order to force the cleaning solution into the channel.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Fans also pointed out that another look Gaga wore in the music video, a porcelain top that matched the delicate teapot in her hands, seemed to be a nod to her 2009 performance with Pet Shop Boys at the Brit Awards.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Abrasive materials can damage the porcelain's finish and lead to a build up of bacteria.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Drawing from the spatial framework of traditional shophouse living, the interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Fans also pointed out that another look Gaga wore in the music video, a porcelain top that matched the delicate teapot in her hands, seemed to be a nod to her 2009 performance with Pet Shop Boys at the Brit Awards.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Abrasive materials can damage the porcelain's finish and lead to a build up of bacteria.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Drawing from the spatial framework of traditional shophouse living, the interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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Salish baskets displayed near blackware pottery from Margaret Tafoya.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now 70, the Mission Hills resident only began showing his pottery at art fairs about five years ago — and promptly took the gold medal at his first showing, a festival in Florence, Italy.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With a stick, Stu drew a plate in the mud alongside the puddle.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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No one in the major leagues has more plate appearances without a home run in 2026.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Eco effort The top quality architectural materials, basalt, slate, bamboo, hemp, rammed earthenware, and frangipani wood, are locally sourced to reduce environmental impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Monastic records from the twelfth century document the production of pickled onions and beets, which were stored in large earthenware jars to sustain communities through winter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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They at first preferred buncheong, a rustic style of stoneware decorated with white slip, gorgeously epitomized by a late 15th-century bowl marked by wide sweeps of pale brushwork on its interior and exterior, nothing more.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The six-piece stoneware set from Martha Stewart is oven, dishwasher, fridge, and microwave safe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Health inspectors noted violations including lack of hot water, unsafe food storage and improper manual ware-washing procedures, poor cleanliness and equipment that needed repair.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the imperial capital for over 1,000 years, the city was a magnet for wealth and culture, and that rich history remains alive today in traditions like kaiseki cuisine, Kyo-ware ceramics, Yuzen silk dyeing, sake brewing, and classical drama forms like Kabuki and Noh (a type of theatrical dance).—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Here crockery is made with recycled materials, produce comes from organic farm partners, and offcuts are transformed into stocks and sauces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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