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as in silver
eating and serving utensils
during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives
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as in dinnerware
dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions
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Recent Examples of tableware
While major surfaces like cabinetry and walls are starting to warm up, decorative accents from fabrics to tableware are an easy way to embrace the trend.
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The best new statement tableware lets form and hue do the talking before anything is poured or plated.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
The holiday season gives party hosts plenty of opportunities to break out their most festive and special tableware.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The Art of Paul Scott' See how artist Paul Scott takes unassuming blue-and-white cultural designs on tableware to create poignant social commentary.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025
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Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The best new statement tableware lets form and hue do the talking before anything is poured or plated.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
The holiday season gives party hosts plenty of opportunities to break out their most festive and special tableware.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
The Art of Paul Scott' See how artist Paul Scott takes unassuming blue-and-white cultural designs on tableware to create poignant social commentary.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
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Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their fourth-place finish in the free skate segment of the team competition proved to be the difference between gold and silver in Team USA’s one-point victory over Japan.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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In 1971, Alan Heller discovered a set of stackable dinnerware designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli and decided to bring those designs to America, launching Heller with Hellerware in 1971.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Vintage Heath Ceramics dinnerware is known to be very durable, lasting for years and even decades without a scratch.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Pots, pans, baking sheets, silverware, and bicycle or car parts are not recyclable through community pickups.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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And come summer, seeing a concert in this gorgeous setting is a can't-miss activity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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At its lowest amber setting, the lantern can run continuously for more than four days.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Larger suites have compact kitchenettes equipped with a cooktop, sink, cookware, dishes, flatware, and utensils.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lint-free cotton cloths are best for polishing and buffing silver flatware and serving pieces.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the sentimental value of her china is priceless and can never be matched, there are still plenty of legacy brands to shop gorgeous china sets from that maintain the premium quality of her original pieces in new patterns and upgraded designs.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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Dressed ominously in brown combat garb with black leather gloves and a hunting knife strapped to her back, the German actress tries several takes as rush hour revs up.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Using scissors, or knives that aren’t sharp may crush the vascular tissue and prevent the flowers from taking up water, leading to faster decline.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to Hong Kong, where the outdoors is fervently celebrated, from peak to harbor, plate to palette.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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