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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
Fifty years later, his military haircut glistens with silver from a lifetime serving in fatigues. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 If a winner is served on a silver platter, each side would be quick to pounce. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
Adjective
Kravitz, who is engaged to Swift’s ex Harry Styles, wore a short mesh black dress with gold, silver and black beads adorned from top to bottom. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The driver, an unidentified male, was alone in the silver sedan. — Josh Taylor, CBS News, 2 July 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
  • Prevent Rust Since chalk works as a good moisture controller, it can be used to prevent rust on tools, jewelry, silverware, and other metal items.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Festive table settings Every 4th of July picnic, BBQ and cookout needs plates, cups, napkins and silverware.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Definition of silverware
Adjective
  • Reed left with the children in a gray 2020 Honda Accord four-door with a sunroof and Kansas license plate 3362AJH, according to the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • The blue-gray sunray dial centers around a highly legible perpetual calendar display that shows the seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, years, and phases of the moon.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Definition of gray
Verb
  • The real star of the show is the Italian buttercream frosting that pops with raspberry flavor.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • This is a classic springtime dessert made with tangy cream cheese frosting and two layers of dense, moist cake made with plenty of grated carrot for texture and flavor.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of frost
Noun
  • The Korean multi-discipline designer Minjae Kim, produced a set of knife, fork and spoon – along with a set of chopsticks.
    — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Hold the corn, tip down, in the bowl, and using a sharp knife, cut straight down between the kernels and the cob, cutting as close to the cob as possible and rotating the ear about a quarter turn after each cut.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of knife
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  • Nothing soothes the soul quite like the sun and sand — and, for some people, a giant shade canopy, indoor couch and a table decked out with flatware and a fancy meal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Finish refers to how reflective a flatware set is.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of flatware
Noun
  • Coucou staff recommend tackling it with a fork and steak knife.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The Korean multi-discipline designer Minjae Kim, produced a set of knife, fork and spoon – along with a set of chopsticks.
    — Jessica Salter, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of fork

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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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