as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in grey
of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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as in to frost
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Recent Examples of silver
Angela Vang/st. Paul, Time, 28 July 2021
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Going for Gold For 60 years, astronomers have theorized that gold, silver and platinum all spawn during the r-process, but the exact birthplaces of these elements remain one of astrochemistry’s most long-standing questions.
—Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Shortly after midnight, a Lebanon police officer noticed a silver SUV in the soccer facility's parking lot.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Her routine earlier in Tokyo earned her a score of 15.4, the highest anyone has received so far, and stepped up to lead Team USA to silver with an unexpected floor routine when teammate Simone Biles pulled out of competition.
—Angela Vang/st. Paul, Time, 28 July 2021
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
Adjective
Consumers will not spend physical gold and silver coins or bars, but rather use digital systems representing their holdings.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Going for Gold For 60 years, astronomers have theorized that gold, silver and platinum all spawn during the r-process, but the exact birthplaces of these elements remain one of astrochemistry’s most long-standing questions.
—Jenna Ahart, Quanta Magazine, 2 July 2025
Verb
Screenshots from a June 26 TikTok video of a silver Labrador continuing to play fetch despite losing her vision a few months prior.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Shortly after midnight, a Lebanon police officer noticed a silver SUV in the soccer facility's parking lot.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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An expert explains whether or not the orientation of your silverware in the dishwasher matters.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Though Madrid finished his maiden term at the Bernabeu without major silverware, as FC Barcelona scooped a domestic treble and Arsenal knocked Los Blancos out of the Champions League, Mbappe still sealed the Golden Boot as Europe’s top scorer.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The attacker then jumped into a grey BMW, which sped off down the street.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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They’re housed in the National Library of Wales, a hulking grey monolith that hovers upon a hilltop overlooking the town, Mount Olympus-style.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Add crushed ice two-thirds or so full and agitate (either swizzle back and forth with a swizzle stick or a bar spoon, or else just stir) until the glass begins to frost.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Trees also cannot be covered in artificial snow or frosting.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The employee went home but then returned with a kitchen knife and stabbed Harris multiple times shortly before 8 a.m., police said.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Cut corn kernels from the cob using a sharp knife; discard cobs.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The first stop is the entryway, featuring a gray stone coffee table and the softest curved furniture, making the atmosphere warm and inviting.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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Powell arrived to The Wimbledon Championships in a light gray Brunello Cucinelli suit in a subtle woven plaid.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Southerners love setting a table, so keep your head on a swivel for beautiful flatware.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The impact of opting for reusable flatware Some reports estimate that potentially between 36 billion and 40 billion plastic utensils are used every year just in the United States, which is more than 100 million per day, Valliant said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gently stir with a fork to combine the ingredients.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The new suspension fork offers 50 mm of travel to help smooth out uneven terrain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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