as in flatware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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Recent Examples of silvers
Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The latter is a tribute to the avant-garde spirit of the maison, which started offering colored dials in the ’30s while most other manufacturers stuck to whites and silvers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
Dollar Tree's ever-changing holiday collections offer a wide range of options, from traditional red-and-green to metallic golds, icy silvers, or cozy farmhouse neutrals.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Romantic, nostalgic, timeless, and always guided by mood, Cancer’s holiday look leans into soft fabrics, silvers, and silhouettes that feel intimate.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
With an assortment of colorful beaded pieces and classic golds and silvers, there’s something for everyone.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Vibrant oranges, milky mints, bright blues, and muted peaches from the album cover mingle well with golds and silvers, high-shine gloss, glitter, ombré, and aura fades.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
Paulino has one Olympic gold, two Olympic silvers, and three Diamond League Final wins.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Metallic and liquid looks also ruled the night at the Emmys, which many stars stunned in silvers, shiny blacks, bronzes and gun metal greys.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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The season’s palette includes chic neutrals, creamy browns, moody blues, and metallic silvers.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The latter is a tribute to the avant-garde spirit of the maison, which started offering colored dials in the ’30s while most other manufacturers stuck to whites and silvers.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2025
Dollar Tree's ever-changing holiday collections offer a wide range of options, from traditional red-and-green to metallic golds, icy silvers, or cozy farmhouse neutrals.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Romantic, nostalgic, timeless, and always guided by mood, Cancer’s holiday look leans into soft fabrics, silvers, and silhouettes that feel intimate.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2025
With an assortment of colorful beaded pieces and classic golds and silvers, there’s something for everyone.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Vibrant oranges, milky mints, bright blues, and muted peaches from the album cover mingle well with golds and silvers, high-shine gloss, glitter, ombré, and aura fades.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
Paulino has one Olympic gold, two Olympic silvers, and three Diamond League Final wins.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Metallic and liquid looks also ruled the night at the Emmys, which many stars stunned in silvers, shiny blacks, bronzes and gun metal greys.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvers
Noun
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Silver Flatware Authentic silver flatware is worth holding onto or reselling, not tossing into the donation bin.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Elsa Peretti’s sculptural, minimalist jewelry feels newly modern; at home, antique flatware is making a return to the table.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Authorities later recovered two knives near his body.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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So it was decreed that the cutting edges of knives should be turned towards their owners, thus symbolizing their peaceful intent.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Install hooks to store pans, lids, or serving and measuring spoons, or add a slim rack to stash pot lids or boxes of foil and plastic wrap.—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Gentle washing, quick drying, and occasional oiling keep wooden spoons clean, antimicrobial, and usable for many years.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Silvers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvers. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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