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
Brian Munoz, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021
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
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Precious metals like gold and silver can serve as stores of value amid times of turmoil.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For the party, Sánchez wore a silver metallic mini dress while Bezos wore a Blue Origin security jacket.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The United States' Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell rallied to silver with a score of 310.80 and Mexico's Gabriela Agundez Garcia and Alejandra Orozco Loza took bronze with a score of 299.70.
—Brian Munoz, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021
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
Adjective
In development, this docu-fiction hybrid revisits the tragic story of Yelena Miróshina, the Russian diver who won silver at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and died under mysterious circumstances three years later.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Precious metals like gold and silver can serve as stores of value amid times of turmoil.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Clues indicate more silver coins are waiting to be found at the same wreck site, Perna said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For the party, Sánchez wore a silver metallic mini dress while Bezos wore a Blue Origin security jacket.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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Trophies Real Madrid have won 133 trophies across their 123-year history, averaging more than one piece of silverware per season.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Polish Your Silver Tarnished silverware or serving pieces?—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These are about ¾-inch, plus frosting.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Rio de Janeiro was adorned in yellow, blue and green, and Paris lived up to its City of Love title with romantic red frosting and cupid decorations.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The woman took off and was found hiding in nearby woods holding a knife, police told WCMH.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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The labor market is balancing on a knife edge, with little hiring and little firing making for tight conditions.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shoppers can choose from a plethora of colors, including neutrals such as light gray and beige, and autumn-ready hues such as red orange, all of which are available in sizes from twin to oversized king.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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On the darker end of the gray spectrum is Dovetail, a deep yet soft hue recommended by Whitley.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This gear could include two nesting frying pans up to 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter; two nesting pots up to 5 liters; four nesting plates; four nesting cups; four nesting bowls; four flatware sets; four spice jars; and miscellaneous cooking tools.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
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The brand also offers a silver cream and liquid polish that removes tarnish and restores shine to flatware, trays, and other decorative pieces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place black-eyed peas in a small bowl; mash with a fork until no whole peas remain.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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When Brian Kilmeade complained about the size, joking that sandwiches this large often require a fork, Han offered some playful advice.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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