as in flatware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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Recent Examples of silvers
Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Our mood board is full of blues and silvers, stainless-steel shell platters, and coastal blue china.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Huston has seven gold medals and five silvers in world championships.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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
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The 36-year-old from Sun Valley, Idaho is a four-time Olympic medalist, winning gold in 2018 as well as three silvers.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Our mood board is full of blues and silvers, stainless-steel shell platters, and coastal blue china.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2026
Huston has seven gold medals and five silvers in world championships.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvers
Noun
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This month, a pair of do-it-all tongs, a set of flatware for desk lunches, and a triple cream yogurt that's fit for dessert.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Jan. 2026
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This Method Could Cause a Space Issue While stacking your flatware might be tricky if your drawers aren’t deep, side-by-side storage might cause a problem, too.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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There are also lots of other coins, jewelry, lighters, pocket knives, and rare paper currency to bid on.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Though some thrift shops might accept knives as donations, Gach says some stores feel that any sharp knife or knife-like instrument could be turned into a weapon.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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Kitchen Gadgets as Decor A crock full of spatulas and spoons next to the stove is one thing, but knives displayed as wall decor?—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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Wooden Items No matter how dirty your beloved wooden spoons, bowls, and cutting boards may be, don't put them in this appliance.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Silvers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvers. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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