as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in grey
of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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as in to frost
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Recent Examples of silver
Angela Vang/st. Paul, Time, 28 July 2021
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
Anika Burgess
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
In all, Colorado beer makers collected 29 awards — five gold medals, 12 silver and 12 bronze.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
John Bacon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The affected bottles are silver with black screw-top lids and feature the Ozark Trail logo.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Her routine earlier in Tokyo earned her a score of 15.4, the highest anyone has received so far, and stepped up to lead Team USA to silver with an unexpected floor routine when teammate Simone Biles pulled out of competition.
—Angela Vang/st. Paul, Time, 28 July 2021
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
Adjective
To make a daguerreotype, the operator took a highly polished copper plate coated with silver and sensitized it in a box with iodine fumes.
—Anika Burgess
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
In all, Colorado beer makers collected 29 awards — five gold medals, 12 silver and 12 bronze.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
Verb
Allie Coates, now 25 and a social media manager in Los Angeles, still has a silver bracelet filled with charms from her time at camp, including an M for the most improved at canoeing.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 14 July 2025
The affected bottles are silver with black screw-top lids and feature the Ozark Trail logo.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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For him, that platform isn’t just about records or silverware.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Dinner will be served on a 12-seat, community-style picnic table adorned with fresh cut flowers from The Ivy Place, antique place settings and hammered aluminum silverware.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Stock up on a few in white, black, grey, and navy—you’ll reach for them more than anything else in your closet.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
16 July 2025
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Tyler Perry dons Madea's grey curls yet again — this time for a wedding in the Bahamas.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Made the strawberry buttercream frosting from scratch as well.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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This particular model comes frosted in a warm white, a pink, and a purple-forward option.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Once chilled, use a sharp knife and slice the meat against the grain into very thin pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Alcala had a knife and cut the tie of her blouse around her neck, nicking her skin.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Sasha stood in the middle, wearing a gray suit and tan shoes.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Aitchison is a 6-foot-1, 220-pound man with brown/gray hair and green eyes, police said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The objects, which include broaches and flatware painted with a Greek meandros pattern, probably fell through the cracks between the floor boards, per the Washington Post.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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With origins dating back to 1830, its silver serveware and flatware is loved by royals, celebs, interior designers, and five-star hotels alike—and is for the person who wants forever flatware.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Set the fork aside, then knead the dough for about 5 minutes, or until smooth.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 July 2025
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Nearby, 30-year-old Claude Lafayette Dallas Jr. was camped along the south fork of the Owyhee River.—
Jim Zumbo,
Outdoor Life,
17 July 2025
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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