as in flatware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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Recent Examples of silvers
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
Verb
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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Flatware Southerners love setting a table, so keep your head on a swivel for beautiful flatware.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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Give every flatware category its own home with a drawer organizer.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It’s made of 100 percent solid acacia wood, which is great for cooking thanks to its water-resistant and durable finish that won’t dull your knives.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Packages of flying tortillas thrown at the wrong time, or pocket knives, would only hurt a reputation that Texas Tech has worked doggedly to change and show that the Red Raiders are at home on a national stage, and not the crazy drunk uncle ruining a holiday.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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You’ll get slotted and solid spatulas and spoons for pasta, straining, seasoning, and more that are handcrafted with a BPA-free and non-toxic finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Special items — serving utensils, such as, spreaders and cheese knives, spoons and forks of various sizes, and tongs.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Silvers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvers. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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