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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
Formerly called Richard Ginori, the firm’s artisans have been producing luxury porcelain tableware and other elements for the home for nearly 300 years.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Bloomingdale’s 34-piece AQUA capsule offers fans a way to mirror the show’s visuals, while CB2’s new interiors line—spanning tableware to upholstered furniture—reimagines the White Lotus spa aesthetic in tangible form.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Sales from the collection of tableware and decorations benefit Borne, a medical research charity endeavoring to end premature birth, and photos of baby Athena were spotted in the display.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Dishes include all non-metal tableware and kitchenware except for utensils; pots and pans include iron and steel cookware; lamps include only non-LED lamps.
—Pablo Robles, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 May 2025
Bloomingdale’s 34-piece AQUA capsule offers fans a way to mirror the show’s visuals, while CB2’s new interiors line—spanning tableware to upholstered furniture—reimagines the White Lotus spa aesthetic in tangible form.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Sales from the collection of tableware and decorations benefit Borne, a medical research charity endeavoring to end premature birth, and photos of baby Athena were spotted in the display.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Dishes include all non-metal tableware and kitchenware except for utensils; pots and pans include iron and steel cookware; lamps include only non-LED lamps.
—Pablo Robles, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
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In the post, Shields shared a series of intimate photos taken throughout her older daughter's life — from getting ready for bathtime as a baby, to shimmering in silver alongside her mother on a red carpet as a grown-up.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The explosives were detonated from inside a 2010 silver Ford Fusion sedan, according to authorities.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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The two inner cabinets are ideal for holding dinnerware, small kitchen appliances, and books, making this a piece that can go in your kitchen, entryway, or living room.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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And definitely have a few sets on hand—babies love to drop and throw their dinnerware.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Here's what Whirlpool and Finish say: Top rack: Drinking glasses, mugs, stemmed drinkware, plastic items (like food containers), small bowls, small plates and large utensils Bottom rack: Large plates, large bowls, pots, pans and silverware And now for the more divisive.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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United finish the campaign with their lowest Premier League points total, no silverware, and no European football next season.—
Talk of the Devils,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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WordPress and Squarespace offer options in your settings panels to prevent third-party sharing and exclude your site from AI crawlers.—
Henry Kurkowski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Indeed, most of the tables, some quite large, had slightly more formal settings than ours.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Tariffs are also expected to have an impact on other items, including supplies like disposable and flatware.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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These five designers take flatware to the extreme, creating objects almost too beautiful to use.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pro tip: Don't settle for paper plates, bring your best china from home.—
Sydney Bergan,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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Southern interior designers know that there are many different ways to enjoy nice china that don't involve dining.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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The knife was attached to a cable and measured to be seemingly less than an inch away from Cruise’s eyeball.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Two suspects reportedly ran up on the officer, threatened him with a knife and beat him, breaking his orbital bone.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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Using tongs, transfer meatballs and garlic cloves to a large plate.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Heavier plates can slide beneath lighter ones, heating and melting the rock and creating magma.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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