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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
The funding was unveiled earlier this month as part of a sustainability program started two years ago for restaurant operators to replace their utensils with reusable tableware.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Another common storage solution — the highest, least-accessible kitchen cabinets — leaves all the beauty of tableware unseen and at least a chair climb away.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
On tablescapes Decor and tableware Crane-Leroux begins a tablescape with a base and a centerpiece.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Onodera has been crafting his own tableware for most of his career.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Another common storage solution — the highest, least-accessible kitchen cabinets — leaves all the beauty of tableware unseen and at least a chair climb away.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
On tablescapes Decor and tableware Crane-Leroux begins a tablescape with a base and a centerpiece.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Onodera has been crafting his own tableware for most of his career.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
Noun
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In other dealings, gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Each private suite, which can fit for one or two passengers, has a smooth, curved exterior with touches of silver, much like a supercar.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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For a reliable set of dinnerware that doesn’t steal the show but still delivers on quality pieces, this 16-piece dinnerware set is the perfect base for a minimalist tabletop.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, Jenner shared another snap showcasing her green ceramic dinnerware neatly organized on top of light wooden shelves.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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And presuming this is a classic dishwasher silverware basket situation, those tines just aren’t going to get consistently clean when bunched up at the bottom.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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From Tradition to Personal Taste That’s not to say modern couples aren’t using fine china and silverware.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even the film’s setting reflects that sense of personal and communal connection.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The inclusion of Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant, further enhances productivity by assisting with tasks such as summarizing content, generating ideas, and navigating system settings.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tullman also hired Bre Smith as his executive vice president, an artist in her own right but also a veteran of hospitality at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey and elsewhere, and a woman with a hefty budget who obsesses over everything from the flatware to the level of customer service.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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While older shoppers may spring for a full table’s worth of products, said Sofia Stephens, a founder of the Los Angeles housewares and provisions store Bucatini, younger clients are purchasing a single Ginori oval dish ($220) or one place setting of Sabre flatware ($94) to spruce up at-home meals.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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And in San Diego County, 34-year-old Grant Parker fatally stabbed a man outside a downtown hotel in February while on diversion for threatening to kill his mother with a knife, carjacking and attacking a cellmate.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Pizza cutter and reheating plate help make enjoying leftovers simple and mess-free.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Lowe hit a tapper in front of the plate that Thielbar fielded, turned and then short-hopped to first baseman Matt Shaw — who had pinch run for Carson Kelly in the ninth inning — to allow the winning run to score.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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