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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In photos taken by Drew Vickers that were shared to Khaite’s Instagram account on February 9, The Kardashians star could be seen rocking white eyebrows that blended into her porcelain complexion.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Those who love to host should consider this porcelain tea set, which can serve six people.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The second slide revealed the interior of one of the home’s bathrooms equipped with a small square window cut into the porcelain wall tile.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Those who love to host should consider this porcelain tea set, which can serve six people.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The second slide revealed the interior of one of the home’s bathrooms equipped with a small square window cut into the porcelain wall tile.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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With food items such as maple syrup, bread, wine, and fresh produce, this Main Street market also offers a full selection of artisan goods such as jewelry, knitwear, pottery, and candles.—
Linnea Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vibrantly colored pottery cicadas have been a symbol in French culture for generations, bringing good luck and prosperity.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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More junk food on kids’ plates and worse health outcomes.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the Silver Note restaurant and bar pairs a live jazz club with a menu of small plates.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 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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Strolling past glass display cases of fossils and earthenware artifacts, my eyes landed on a rack by the main entrance with flyers advertising children’s events and local flea markets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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While the sentimental value of her china is priceless and can never be matched, there are still plenty of legacy brands to shop gorgeous china sets from that maintain the premium quality of her original pieces in new patterns and upgraded designs.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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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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Including lamps, throw pillows, and the most luxe-looking stoneware—from $27.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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Still, Wildcoat hosted a demo event at Eldora weeks ago where 500 people took a lap in the flashy ware.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Whether your romantic relationship or friendship is new or longstanding, Schroeder suggests skipping the formal service ware and eliminating the stress of which fork to use for each course, as Vivian did during her etiquette training.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Styling your bookshelves or walls with vintage china plates or crockery is a great way to add some class and charm to your space.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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For afternoon tea and old-world fine dining with a jazz soundtrack, The Estate House veranda pulls in a warm breeze, and dishes such as lobster and ravioli, and mushroom and truffle velouté with brioche strips wrapped in Italian lardo are served on antique crockery.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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