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
The porcelain, glass and steel structure was the first major commission for Meier, and earned him a host of awards including the American Institute of Architects National Honor Award for Achievement of Excellence in Architectural Design.
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Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The classic ramekin appearance is a plain white porcelain/ceramic with ruffles along the sides.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
The doll used in the Annabelle movies is a frightening-looking porcelain doll.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
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Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The classic ramekin appearance is a plain white porcelain/ceramic with ruffles along the sides.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
The doll used in the Annabelle movies is a frightening-looking porcelain doll.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for porcelain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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Dollywood also has an art scene with performances, glassblowing showcases and artisans making pottery.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The building's interior has a floorspace of 300,000 sq ft (almost 30,000 sq m), spread over five floors, and will host galleries, theaters, and a huge repository of art – with everything from ancient pottery to Jar Jar Binks ephemera.—
Adam Williams
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
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Hendrix sipping an Evian water bottle, Chessy entering with a plate of chocolate chip pancakes, and where on earth is tie-dye girl?—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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In his career, Yastrzemski has hit .455 (5-for-11) in 13 plate appearances against him.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rustic, handcrafted, and oozing with character, this earthenware set is meant to hold all of your summer salads and dips while making your tablescapes more joy-infused from hereon out.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 June 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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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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Pro tip: Don't settle for paper plates, bring your best china from home.—
Sydney Bergan,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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The removable stoneware insert isn’t just dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning, either; it can also be used in your oven or microwave for a wider range of recipes.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Le Creuset Stoneware Dinnerware Set Elevate every meal with this 16-piece stoneware set.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Shifting Baselines | Julian Elie | USA | U.S. Premiere Where the Rio Grande meets the sea, the rockets of SpaceX are launched; astronomers gaze skyward, hawkers shill their wares and environmentalists survey the damage.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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Dirty dishes and utensils were stored directly on the floor before being cleaned, and wares were being washed in the three-compartment sink without using an approved sanitizer.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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