1
as in flatware
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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2
as in plates
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 Synonyms for tablewares
Noun
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The brand also offers a silver cream and liquid polish that removes tarnish and restores shine to flatware, trays, and other decorative pieces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025 -
That includes floors, stoves, sinks, countertops, flatware, plates and tools.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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How about plates, glasses, and utensils?—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to everything else on our plates, Black women are dealing with inflation that is definitely inflationing, layoffs that seem never ending (and quite frankly, for those of us who get to keep our jobs, has us anxious everyday), and a job market that’s increasingly unpredictable.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her husband, 53-year-old Dirk Grunewald, was found upstairs with multiple knives laid out and initially refused to speak with officers, Bloomfield Township police said.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The surfaces glide smoothly, even with just a few drops of water, and the knives came out sharp.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Compared to other affordable hair dryers, this one stands out for its heat settings that won’t singe hair — the temps stays at comfortable-yet-effective levels to dry and set curls.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Across videos and staged demonstrations through 2024 and 2025, Optimus has been shown walking with improved gait dynamics, performing basic manipulation and household-style chores, completing simple pick-and-place operations, and interacting in staged social settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Board member Maria Alonzo read the statement in Spanish, pausing several times, removing her glasses and wiping away tears before the vote.—
Michael Dorgan , Jennifer Johnson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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How about plates, glasses, and utensils?—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vibrant oranges, milky mints, bright blues, and muted peaches from the album cover mingle well with golds and silvers, high-shine gloss, glitter, ombré, and aura fades.—
Abby Dupes,
Allure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Paulino has one Olympic gold, two Olympic silvers, and three Diamond League Final wins.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Tablewares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablewares. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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