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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Catcher Agustin Ramirez, who is working to improve defensively after a shaky rookie season, threw out one of two runners attempting to steal a base and went 2 for 3 challenging pitches behind the plate.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alternatively, Lazy Coconut serves fresh Mediterranean-style sharing plates and fun cocktails, while MontAzure resort’s beachfront restaurant, Shimmer, is the destination to book for sunset dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship, like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 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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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 29 Mar. 2026.
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