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Recent Examples of salver
And maybe a butler is approaching with biscuits on a salver.
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Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
According to a history of these tables published in Traditional Home magazine in March 2008, that decorative flourish started in the early 1700s in England as the edging on a silver salver — a tray on which tea could be brought out and set down on a tea table.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2021
The plow, in short, has been cleaned, polished and turned on its side as a salver to serve adorable canapes in a posh lounge that once was a barn.
—Mike Dunne, sacbee, 28 Feb. 2018
A few minutes later, the valet came back with the same salver holding one cigarette.
—Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 16 Feb. 2018
Virginia Wade’s Wimbledon champion’s plate — or salver, as any proper Englishwoman would call it — is packed in a box, awaiting her imminent move from the Upper East Side of Manhattan to a new apartment near Manhasset, on Long Island.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 13 July 2017
Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
According to a history of these tables published in Traditional Home magazine in March 2008, that decorative flourish started in the early 1700s in England as the edging on a silver salver — a tray on which tea could be brought out and set down on a tea table.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2021
The plow, in short, has been cleaned, polished and turned on its side as a salver to serve adorable canapes in a posh lounge that once was a barn.
—Mike Dunne, sacbee, 28 Feb. 2018
A few minutes later, the valet came back with the same salver holding one cigarette.
—Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 16 Feb. 2018
Virginia Wade’s Wimbledon champion’s plate — or salver, as any proper Englishwoman would call it — is packed in a box, awaiting her imminent move from the Upper East Side of Manhattan to a new apartment near Manhasset, on Long Island.
—Cindy Shmerler, New York Times, 13 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salver
Noun
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The solution removes moisture from the nail plate to ensure a long-lasting finish and contains biotin to strengthen the nails.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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One of the license-plate-reader cameras near East County Line Road and South Colorado Boulevard in Highlands Ranch alerted Douglas County deputies to a match for the suspect’s vehicle, Weekly said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This pick in particular has four flexible, food-grade silicone compartments, each with a one-cup capacity and a lid to protect against spills and freezer burn.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Plus, there are plenty of places along the way to stop for a snack and a cup of coffee.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One tray of frozen fish was improperly thawing on the prep counter.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although sporting director Andrea Berta has been lauded for helping deliver Arsenal an unprecedented summer of lavish signings, his in-tray upon arriving in north London also contained important contract renegotiations with the likes of Gabriel, William Saliba and Saka.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Combine lukewarm water and 2 tablespoons of hair conditioner in your bowl or basin.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Baking is made easier thanks to pastry chef-worthy mixing bowls, stainless steel measuring cups, and even an adjustable rolling pin.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Think of a waiter or bartender as a salesperson earning a base salary plus commission — but legally guaranteed the minimum wage, with the opportunity to earn much more in practice from tips.—
Andrew Rigie,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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There were no waiters with tiny hors d’oeuvres.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The platter also includes a breakfast side and breakfast meat.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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For dinner, the appetizer and desert options remain the same for each course, but the entrées ranging from a chicken tender platter, to a Hawaiian rib eye.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Costs were lower overall and performance was faster since Intel’s chips don’t have to connect to cloud servers to process requests, according to Intel spokesperson Nina Mehlhaf.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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But should any table be celebrating a special event, the music suddenly goes to 11, and servers come out brandishing sparklers.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Salver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salver. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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