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
The Rousseaus furnished the property with their own artwork, antiques, heirloom porcelain, and glassware.
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Other traditional Hawaiian materials and high-end finishes include African mahogany cabinetry, kiawe hardwood floors, Italian porcelain, and slabs of onyx and tiger-eye stone.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
This prevents water spots and keeps your porcelain shiny.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The porcelain of the spark plugs should be a beige color.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Other traditional Hawaiian materials and high-end finishes include African mahogany cabinetry, kiawe hardwood floors, Italian porcelain, and slabs of onyx and tiger-eye stone.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
This prevents water spots and keeps your porcelain shiny.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The porcelain of the spark plugs should be a beige color.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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It was found inside King Tut’s tomb and in trace amounts on 9,000-year-old Chinese pottery and was written about in the Bible.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the second game of the series, Emerson, in four plate appearance, had a single, a walk and scored a pair of runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Crosby’s out-of-control red Hyundai Tucson with South Carolina plates also hit two other cars and a police cruiser during the wild ride.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The earthenware glaze showcases the clay’s texture and leans into the serene Japandi aesthetic.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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Made of clay and feldspar and covered in glaze, this earthenware pottery is celebrated for its timelessness and durability.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 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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And unlike delicate heirloom sets, it’s made of durable stoneware that’s dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and oven safe up to 350°F.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Prepare for your Super Bowl watch party with these fun ceramic stoneware bowls shaped like footballs and an accompanying tray designed to resemble a football field.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Employees have not been trained in procedures to measure temperature or sanitizer concentration in the ware washing process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Again, thrift stores hate receiving damaged and dirty items, so make sure your wares are free from chips and cracks.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
1 Mar. 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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Tea-trays come with starched cloths and sparkling pots, alongside fine crockery and silver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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