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
Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
How to Make Friends from Hana Koa Brewing Co. in Honolulu, Hawaii, took home the silver, while Riverside NEIPA from Guggman Haus Brewing Co. in Indianapolis won the bronze.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
The suspect was driving a blue Chevrolet and the victim was driving a silver Toyota, according to the police report.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 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
Ranging from $45 to $55, the eight art prints in the capsule feature pre-framed designs that gleam with silver and gold foil detailing.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
How to Make Friends from Hana Koa Brewing Co. in Honolulu, Hawaii, took home the silver, while Riverside NEIPA from Guggman Haus Brewing Co. in Indianapolis won the bronze.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Verb
The silver pass starts at $319 and places you in a spot on the grass.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
The suspect was driving a blue Chevrolet and the victim was driving a silver Toyota, according to the police report.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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At Bellagio Las Vegas, for instance, guests must fork over a $25 surcharge to receive room service orders with the traditional presentation of ceramic plating and metal silverware.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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Many of the treasures within the hotel can actually be purchased, including the Sabre silverware at on-site restaurant, The Feathers.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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One fit pairs a loose blue button-down, top buttons undone, with slouchy denim shorts and a soft grey trench coat.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Cars from all ten teams were lined up on a grey carpet under LED billboards and visitors crowded onto bleachers to watch gawk at the stars, the takeover of an iconic American location (albeit one filled with European tourists) a metaphor for the sport’s hopes.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Freezing fog trundling in from Ocean Beach deposited ice crystals on every branch and spire, frosting the deco towers, the green pagodas and granite lions of Chinatown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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Also, do a very thin layer of frosting over the whole cake, called a crumb coat, and then refrigerate until set before continuing.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Noun
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In August 1900, white civilians and white cops rioted as one, unleashing two days of indiscriminate attacks against dozens of Black Hell’s Kitchen residents using lead pipes, guns, knives, fists, and billy clubs in what remains one of the largest explosions of racist violence in city history.—
Erin Quinlan,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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Besides allowing for rapid, efficient construction, a modular approach turns data centers into a Swiss Army knife for ever-changing customer needs.—
Andrew Schaap,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Fort Erie bursts with American tourists in the summertime, but today is empty on a gray May morning.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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In the video, the woman, who is wrapped in a gray blanket, is being questioned in a holding facility in Pullman, Washington, in connection with an unrelated incident.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The Embroidered Cotton Napkins feature a delicate floral pattern in soft pastels, while the Stainless-Steel Spoons add a vintage feel to your flatware drawer, perfect for serving jam or stirring an afternoon café au lait.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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This impressive establishment specializes in English antiques, alongside a wide selection of sterling and plated flatware and hollowware.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Madison Johnson was shot multiple times and had been stabbed in the head with a carving fork, prosecutors said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Best Father's Day Dad Jokes What did the plate say to the fork?—
Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
11 June 2025
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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