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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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
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There is also a large selection of vases and urns, highlighting unique textures made from placing horsehair or feathers on hot pottery to leave their mark.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The museum was replaced by a new Museum of Azov Everyday Life, which featured everyday objects like national costumes, pottery tools and weaving looms.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tien Kung placed fruit on a plate, moved goods in a warehouse, and navigated grass and gravel.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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The food eventually got to the table, but, boy, were there plenty of shattered plates and busted chairs along the path.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 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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My china is also a pattern wherein every piece is a different floral.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
2 Sep. 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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The platter is crafted from high-quality stoneware, with an embossed detail and a fall leaf and acorn motif around the edges.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Set of 4 6-Ounce Ramekins This four-piece stoneware ramekin set is just begging to be added to your fall tablescape—and don’t forget about it when Thanksgiving rolls around either.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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