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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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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 tablewares
Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself).
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tablewares
Noun
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This Method Could Cause a Space Issue While stacking your flatware might be tricky if your drawers aren’t deep, side-by-side storage might cause a problem, too.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
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Silver Flatware Authentic silver flatware is worth holding onto or reselling, not tossing into the donation bin.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the atmospheric rooftop lounge, Charmaine’s, offers small plates, bubbles and bold cocktails.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The findings may explain why scientists have observed ice crystals appearing in a wide variety of forms, from prisms to flat plates.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are also lots of other coins, jewelry, lighters, pocket knives, and rare paper currency to bid on.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Though some thrift shops might accept knives as donations, Gach says some stores feel that any sharp knife or knife-like instrument could be turned into a weapon.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
25 Jan. 2026
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Users can turn these integrations on or off in Gemini settings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Mas, the bestselling author of the Villains of Lore and Psycho Shifters series, has a strong historical background to help construct her atmospheric settings.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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One photo appears to show Allen, 90, and Epstein dining together with an unidentified woman, as the pair sits at a table surrounded by drinking glasses.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
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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
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The 36-year-old from Sun Valley, Idaho is a four-time Olympic medalist, winning gold in 2018 as well as three silvers.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Our mood board is full of blues and silvers, stainless-steel shell platters, and coastal blue china.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2026
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Some research groups have tried linking several short crystals in sequence so each crystal handles part of the amplification.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Tablewares.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tablewares. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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