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 soft and sort of fluffy grass made for good packing material and its seeds likely escaped a box transporting porcelain before finding their way into the soil.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Even in Japan, the greatest sake is still drunk in ochoko porcelain cups.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The porcelain is scratch-resistant and is safe to pop into the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This project artfully blended L’Oréal’s French heritage and beauty philosophy with China’s renowned porcelain craftsmanship.
—Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
Even in Japan, the greatest sake is still drunk in ochoko porcelain cups.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The porcelain is scratch-resistant and is safe to pop into the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
This project artfully blended L’Oréal’s French heritage and beauty philosophy with China’s renowned porcelain craftsmanship.
—Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
Noun
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The archaeologists also came across obsidian fragments and pottery shards.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or branch out into pottery because the oven happens to get really hot?—
Bernardo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That includes salad and dinner plates, serving platters, pie plates, bowls, and more.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Narváez, 26, has done an excellent job behind the plate with his pitch framing, blocking and game-calling.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The rice was exclusively found on ancient pottery made from earthenware.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Don’t worry, this dishwasher-safe piece is still crafted from Bordallo’s signature durable earthenware.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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Also, the food has to be served on real china – no plastic, paper bags or whatever.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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Meals are typically served at the passenger’s request from an extensive a la carte menu, often on real china with proper salt and pepper shakers.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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It is made of scratch-resistant stoneware and gorgeous enough to take from the oven to the table.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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There's beauty across the board at Purslane, from the presentation to the earthy stoneware the dishes are served on.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Each October, when the river swells with rainwater, workers pause, move their tools and wares away, and only return once the waters recede.—
Faye Bradley,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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When Robles first started coming to Milwaukee, there were only seven artisans who had traveled to the festival to sell their wares.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Nintendo Promotional images for the My Mario merchandising line also included a glimpse of additional kid-friendly items, including apparel, soft plush toys, accessories like backpacks, and kid-friendly crockery, lunchboxes, bibs, and more.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The cases in the library exhibition displayed an impressive collection of Wordsworth’s manuscripts, early editions—and his breakfast crockery set.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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