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
Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Each 10-inch blate is designed for daily use using a durable, vitrified porcelain that’s microwave and oven safe up to 580°F.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Bathtubs are made from either fiberglass, acrylic, porcelain, or stone resin materials, and each material requires specific cleaning products to preserve the surface.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Furnishings have been refreshed with natural wood and stone, porcelain and vegan leather, along with layered textures and neutral tones inspired by Denver’s landscape.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Each 10-inch blate is designed for daily use using a durable, vitrified porcelain that’s microwave and oven safe up to 580°F.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Bathtubs are made from either fiberglass, acrylic, porcelain, or stone resin materials, and each material requires specific cleaning products to preserve the surface.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Furnishings have been refreshed with natural wood and stone, porcelain and vegan leather, along with layered textures and neutral tones inspired by Denver’s landscape.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 17 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
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Weber has been impressed by Martinez’s contributions with the bat and with his defense behind the plate.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lee then came up to the plate and fell behind in the count 1-2.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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