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, 19 Sep. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelains
plates
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Sushi and other seafood are the highlight at Ukai; Mediterranean cuisine and small plates and cocktails are featured at Maratea.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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With 18 patterns in dinner, dessert, and mini sizes, these plates make your holiday table distinctive, sans the post-feast cleanup marathon.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Porcelains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelains. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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