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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 Sette Gingham Tablecloth For the host, the Fosters agree that The Sette’s handcrafted European tableware makes a stunning gift.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
How to Wash Fine China by Hand Step 1: Scrape Food with Plastic or Silicone Utensils
Start by disposing of any food on or in the tableware by scraping it into the trash, compost bin, or garbage disposal.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
The Bullhead artwork from the original restaurant returns, while everything from the tableware to the staff uniforms draws on Spanish influences.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The East Fork store on Atlantic is the shop’s first outside of the South and carries its pottery along with other tableware.
—Rachel Davies, Curbed, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
How to Wash Fine China by Hand Step 1: Scrape Food with Plastic or Silicone Utensils
Start by disposing of any food on or in the tableware by scraping it into the trash, compost bin, or garbage disposal.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
The Bullhead artwork from the original restaurant returns, while everything from the tableware to the staff uniforms draws on Spanish influences.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The East Fork store on Atlantic is the shop’s first outside of the South and carries its pottery along with other tableware.
—Rachel Davies, Curbed, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tableware
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The medal ceremony commenced, awarding gold to Rebeca Andrade (BRA), silver to Simone Biles (USA), and bronze to Chiles.Caroline Price, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plus, Select editors spoke to jewelers to find the best way to clean your gold, silver and more.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Its simple and modern design takes a more relaxed approach to formal dinnerware with sweeping waves that create a bold, yet elegant presentation.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Bone China serveware, dinnerware and teaware, among other decorative items, are expensive and exclusive.Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Barca will try to win its first piece of silverware this season, and in the reign of Xavi Hernadez's successor Hansi Flick, to a backdrop of Ronald Araujo being heavily linked to Juventus.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Globes remain a brand, even if that brand has been tarnished and rehabilitated more times than my grandmother’s silverware.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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This technology works best in business settings where problem-solving and planning are required like supply chains, emergency response and advanced robotics.Venkat Viswanathan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Many fans might be excited to see a major-league product in an intimate minor-league setting.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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White tablecloths, crystal stemware and silver flatware covered the tables.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Save a whopping 62 percent on this 65-piece set of flatware from Mikasa, and Malacasa’s white porcelain plate and bowl grouping that serves six people is now $88 for a total of 24 pieces.Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2024
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These are perfect for dining al fresco—unexpected but so chic mixed with more formal china—elegant but casual.Sophie Aliece Hollis, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2024
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Well, some customers like to break it apart in other ways or slice it at home by knife.Miami Herald File, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
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Mejia was also arrested on Nov. 27, 2024, after allegedly stabbing a neighbor's Ring camera with a kitchen knife.Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Note: If the mess is semisolid, use something like a sturdy piece of cardboard or paper plate to scoop up and dispose of the matter, then use paper towels to absorb any remaining liquid mess.The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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This might include a one-bite treat like caviar, or a plant-forward small plate.Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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