as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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Recent Examples of silver
Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The silver vinyl coating can be hard to see in daylight.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Ornamental grasses can add movement and texture to garden beds, while plants while variegated or silver-toned leaves can add a splash of unexpected color to planters and window boxes.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2021
Imboden’s partner, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team foil.
—Rachel Axon, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2021
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Noun
How much is silver per ounce today?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The silver vinyl coating can be hard to see in daylight.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Barring anything drastic, Fernando Mendoza will put on a silver and black cap April 23 to overwhelming cheers from his friends and family inside his Miami home.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Ornamental grasses can add movement and texture to garden beds, while plants while variegated or silver-toned leaves can add a splash of unexpected color to planters and window boxes.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Meinhardt’s wife, Lee Kiefer, won gold in women’s foil, and Imboden’s girlfriend, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2021
Imboden’s partner, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team foil.
—Rachel Axon, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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Once all of your silverware and utensils are removed, the best bet is to give it a vacuum—either with a handheld dustbuster or a hose attachment.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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And presuming this is a classic dishwasher silverware basket situation, those tines just aren’t going to get consistently clean when bunched up at the bottom.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The woman’s expression, painted in different shades of gray, is intentionally distorted in Picasso’s signature Cubist style.—
Jake McGowan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The mission also revealed a new side of our planet with an Earthset photo, showing our Blue Marble setting behind the gray, pockmarked moon.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are also dessert options, including a warm chocolate cookie and carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Try these Earl Grey–chocolate cupcakes with a tangy blackberry frosting.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) tracks run down the middle of 7th Street, cutting through West Oakland like a knife between older homes and the industrial areas of the Oakland Port.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The knife sticking out of him has Siri’s DNA on it.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Layered linens, heirloom-style flatware, and vintage dishes add to that lived-in feel.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
20 Apr. 2026
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Like sunlight shining through leaves, this gold flatware set features hammered handles that provide a subtle rustic detail to the table setting.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Former Mayor Bill de Blasio similarly drew ridicule when he was caught using a knife and fork to eat pizza instead of grabbing the slice with his hands like any real New Yorker paisano would.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spread a 2-inch layer of compost over the flower bed and use a hand-trowel or garden fork to work it into the soil around existing plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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