as in silver
eating and serving utensils
we keep the silverware in a separate drawer
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Recent Examples of silverware
Polish Your Silver Tarnished silverware or serving pieces?
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Missing out on Champions League qualification is unlikely to be a major stumbling block given that, in theory at least, Chelsea should be in a better position to challenge for silverware next season and more readily able to compete in Europe’s blue-chip competition longer term than Villa.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Depending on the day’s training, the pilots could be opening and closing refrigerator doors, whisking liquids in a bowl, sorting silverware or turning a water faucet on and off over and over until the robot arms get it right.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Ending their trying campaign with silverware could ease some of the disappointment the club and its fans have endured this season.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Missing out on Champions League qualification is unlikely to be a major stumbling block given that, in theory at least, Chelsea should be in a better position to challenge for silverware next season and more readily able to compete in Europe’s blue-chip competition longer term than Villa.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Depending on the day’s training, the pilots could be opening and closing refrigerator doors, whisking liquids in a bowl, sorting silverware or turning a water faucet on and off over and over until the robot arms get it right.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Ending their trying campaign with silverware could ease some of the disappointment the club and its fans have endured this season.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silverware
Noun
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The Euphoria actress also accessorized with a gold and silver hardware Rolex watch as well a note-worthy change to her ring stack.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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But through the years as the marketplace became more expensive, the couple made concessions, switching at one point from a silver plan — historically the most popular — to a bronze.—
Andrew Jones,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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This suite had a kitchenette that was stocked with flatware, glassware, and tableware, which made happy hour and late night take-out so much more convenient.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In a somewhat uncanny move, attendees will be asked to bring their own plates and flatware.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The employee was then stabbed in the stomach with a knife by Kierianna, prosecutors said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Now, Cecil always flies with the super slim bladeless pocket knife.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Silverware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silverware. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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