as in potteries
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 porcelains
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
The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelains
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There used to be scads of potteries in the area, which enjoyed an abundance of clay, but all the potteries had closed, run out of business by cheap imports.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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But sidle up to the bar, eerily silent until the restaurant quickly fills with chatter, and order a stiff drink before settling into a table and digging into heaping plates of pasta, milanesa, and a Caesar salad that always hits the spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Our servers, Ivan and Martina, set the tone for our meal with a basket of focaccia and complimentary plates of ricotta spread, bruschetta, and aged parmesan to start.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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“Porcelains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelains. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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