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dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
received three sets of dinnerware as wedding gifts
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Recent Examples of dinnerware
Browse functional and decorative artists with items ranging from mugs and dinnerware to one-of-a-kind art and garden pieces.
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Trade schools don’t teach pottery, and Fiesta has no competitors to poach from because most dinnerware is now imported from China, Portugal, and other countries.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
Dinner, meanwhile, is served in courses on vibrant dinnerware; my favorite was the mushroom risotto, bar none.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
From July 8 to 11, Prime Day 2025 will offer rare discounts on everything from travel essentials to dinnerware sets to, yes, sumptuous sheets that suit every type of sleeper.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Trade schools don’t teach pottery, and Fiesta has no competitors to poach from because most dinnerware is now imported from China, Portugal, and other countries.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 June 2025
Dinner, meanwhile, is served in courses on vibrant dinnerware; my favorite was the mushroom risotto, bar none.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
From July 8 to 11, Prime Day 2025 will offer rare discounts on everything from travel essentials to dinnerware sets to, yes, sumptuous sheets that suit every type of sleeper.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinnerware
Noun
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Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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After serving the area for 60 years, High Noon Resort recently underwent a major renovation to maintain its idyllic setting.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The interior cooler has a 7.5 gallon capacity that’s spacious enough to keep up to 40 12-ounce cans ice cold or store other outdoor essentials, like disposable tableware, bug-repelling sprays and candles, bluetooth speakers, etc.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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No brand has contributed to the legacy of silver tableware, though, quite like the iconic French brand Christofle.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2025
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Also, the food has to be served on real china – no plastic, paper bags or whatever.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 July 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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And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Whether lighting up music festivals, hitting haute couture shows, or stepping up to the plate for celebrity softball, the A-list energy was in full effect.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Walmart Ezra Collection for Living Rooms and Dining Rooms Better Homes & Gardens Ezra Accent Cabinet Storage is essential in most homes, mine included, and this modern accent cabinet offers two shelves of space behind two glass doors.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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But a glass cleaner is always a fantastic solution, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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The porcelain, glass and steel structure was the first major commission for Meier, and earned him a host of awards including the American Institute of Architects National Honor Award for Achievement of Excellence in Architectural Design.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The classic ramekin appearance is a plain white porcelain/ceramic with ruffles along the sides.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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The purse was crafted with gradient flatback crystals on the bold dome and the stem, covered in silver crystal in a geometric pattern with round crystals for a unique web effect.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
23 July 2025
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Others have captured her spooky-chic spirit by hand-bedazzling jackets with tons of blood-red crystals.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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Try a gift that turns into a date night, like a DIY pottery kit or a recipe book made for two.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
22 July 2025
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Cordero was one of the first to innovate this style of Pueblo pottery depicting children sitting on an adult ready for story time.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Dinnerware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinnerware. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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