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noun

ˈsil-vər How to pronounce silver (audio)
Definition of silvernext
as in silverware
eating and serving utensils laid out the silver for the dinner guests

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silver

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adjective

as in gray
of the color gray a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair

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silver

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verb

as in to frost

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Recent Examples of silver
Noun
Aspen's early development was tied closely to silver mining, with the city's mining boom lasting about 13 years. — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Damaged Wood Pieces Designer Nader Gammas loves a good little box, having collected them in wood, stone, ceramic, and silver. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Keitch recommends placing leadbush along pedestrian trails or walkways, especially when its silver foliage is topped with smoky purple flowers in late spring. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
Bells rang out from myriad spires, and evensong silvered the air around Gabriel Tower. — Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026 Can silver outpace gold in 2026? — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for silver
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
  1. silverware
  2. gray
  3. frost
  4. knife
  5. flatware
  6. fork
Noun
  • Newcastle’s talismanic captain, who guided them to their first major domestic silverware in 70 years, has made his name as a combative and creative all-round midfielder.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past two seasons, the Catalans have claimed five out of six domestic pieces of silverware on offer while their arch nemesis went trophyless.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of silverware
Adjective
  • Behind him is the main hall, built in 1697 and designated a prefectural cultural property, standing vigil against a slate-gray sky.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The leaves and trunks of my magnolia are covered with gray to brown spots up to an inch or more in diameter?
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gray
Verb
  • Once iced and sprinkled, refrigerate them for about 30 minutes to let the frosting firm up.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
  • For the filling, readers wanted frosting, followed by berries.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of frost
Noun
  • Metcalf pushed Anthony, according to witnesses, who said Anthony then pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the chest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred badge in the world of knives, indicating the timeless dependability and versatility of the Swiss Army knife.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of knife
Noun
  • Scandinavian countries and Japan produced particularly attractive modernist flatware in the 1950s and ’60s, giving you the vintage look without the constant polishing.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If neutrals aren’t your style, try using monochromatic dishes and flatware to create a bolder look while still letting the plants be the focal point.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of flatware
Noun
  • Gene therapies and virtual-reality programs—which staged daily tasks, such as placing a fork on a plate, in high-contrast black-and-white—were helping adults with low vision hang on to what remained of their sight.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026
  • My attempts to get each kind of meat, plus the hash browns and eggs, onto my fork weren’t successful, but the meal would have been great even if it was served to me blended up in a brunch smoothie.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fork

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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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