Thesaurus results for PORCELAIN

porcelain

noun

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 Vautin has created a true stationery smorgasbord, stuffed with creamy notebooks, wax seals, fountain pens and inks, wee porcelain bowls, mini-colored-pencil sets, gift wrap, highlighter pens, Hobonichi planners, a bounty of illustrated stickers, and washi-tape rolls by the dozen. —

Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026 Don’t use the tablets on delicate surfaces like porcelain and ceramic because their strong chemicals can cause damage like scratches and dulling. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 The Rousseaus furnished the property with their own artwork, antiques, heirloom porcelain, and glassware. —

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 See All Example Sentences for porcelain

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Since 2021’s underwhelming Things Take Time, Take Time, she’s tried to get unstuck through therapy, pottery classes, a Georgia O’Keeffe obsession, and a move from Australia to Los Angeles.

— Ethan Beck, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
Brus, a tiny boutique just outside of Bairro Alto, offers handmade pottery as well as a small assortment of natural wines.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026