as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in gray
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
ABC News, 22 June 2026
What's driving silver prices today?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 June 2026
The video shows a silver SUV, which appeared to have been following the delivery truck, pulling into the driveway.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 18 June 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
Illuminating Pom Tarnish Eraser gently lifts tarnish from gold, silver, and plated jewelry without scratching or leaving residue.
—ABC News, 22 June 2026
What's driving silver prices today?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Adjective
Below, revisit some key red-carpet moments when silver hair took the spotlight.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 18 June 2026
The video shows a silver SUV, which appeared to have been following the delivery truck, pulling into the driveway.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 18 June 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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The waitstaff was young and attractive, the silverware was clean, and the food was attractively displayed when we were served.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The subtleties of silverware can be hard to master, but etiquette experts say there’s more than one right way to hold your cutlery.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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One who can tip the scales and slide white to gray and gray to felony.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In fall, the panicles dry on the plant and can be a source of interest even in the gray winter.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Their World Cup lineup includes Carousel Cakes’ World Cup Soccer Funnyfetti Cake and its sprinkle‑filled layers, buttercream frosting and soccer‑ball decorations; and the more interactively aggressive Knipschildt Chocolatier World Cup Chocolate Match Ball.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Launching on Deals & Steals, Like Air Drizzled Rice Cakes are indulgent, bite-sized mini rice cakes lightly drizzled with frosting for an easy, low-calorie sweet treat!—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Excavations also revealed pits containing pottery, bones and a symbolic flint knife, suggesting the area may have hosted ceremonial gatherings long before Stonehenge became the iconic monument seen today.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In a somewhat uncanny move, attendees will be asked to bring their own plates and flatware.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Best Dad Jokes for Father's Day What did the plate say to the fork?—
Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
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Eating with a fork or a spoon, that's pretty easy for me.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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