as in pottery
articles made of baked clay
collects 19th-century English stoneware, especially soup tureens
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Recent Examples of stoneware
The stoneware dishes are handpainted with a blue scalloped border and blue and yellow floral motif and finished with a glossy white glaze.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 June 2025
For instance, green tea is typically best in large stoneware, glass or porcelain that don’t have handles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Plus, the strong stoneware construction makes everything safe to use in the dishwasher and microwave.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Made of durable stoneware, these containers retain heat better than plastic.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 June 2025
For instance, green tea is typically best in large stoneware, glass or porcelain that don’t have handles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
Plus, the strong stoneware construction makes everything safe to use in the dishwasher and microwave.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Made of durable stoneware, these containers retain heat better than plastic.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoneware
pottery
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Dollywood also has an art scene with performances, glassblowing showcases and artisans making pottery.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The building's interior has a floorspace of 300,000 sq ft (almost 30,000 sq m), spread over five floors, and will host galleries, theaters, and a huge repository of art – with everything from ancient pottery to Jar Jar Binks ephemera.—
Adam Williams
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
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“Stoneware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoneware. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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