as in silver
eating and serving utensils
asked for inexpensive stemware and flatware for their wedding
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Recent Examples of flatware
The Embroidered Cotton Napkins feature a delicate floral pattern in soft pastels, while the Stainless-Steel Spoons add a vintage feel to your flatware drawer, perfect for serving jam or stirring an afternoon café au lait.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
This impressive establishment specializes in English antiques, alongside a wide selection of sterling and plated flatware and hollowware.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
For example, certain household goods like dishes and flatware, sporting goods, and toys saw prices fall about 11%, 5% and 2%, respectively, in the past year.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 May 2025
There are plenty of exceedingly gift-able pieces — cocktail picks, an egg set, a bolo tie — but the ultimate luxury is undoubtedly a set of custom designed and crafted cutlery (the pieces shown above were inspired by the flatware of Alexander Calder).
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
This impressive establishment specializes in English antiques, alongside a wide selection of sterling and plated flatware and hollowware.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
For example, certain household goods like dishes and flatware, sporting goods, and toys saw prices fall about 11%, 5% and 2%, respectively, in the past year.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 May 2025
There are plenty of exceedingly gift-able pieces — cocktail picks, an egg set, a bolo tie — but the ultimate luxury is undoubtedly a set of custom designed and crafted cutlery (the pieces shown above were inspired by the flatware of Alexander Calder).
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flatware
Noun
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Everyone from Dua Lipa to Tate McRae has worn the edgy, slouchy bag with big silver hardware.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
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Khloé Kardashian is spotted wearing a brown outfit with a plunging neckline and a chunky silver necklace while enjoying dinner in Malibu with Kris Jenner (not pictured).—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
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For him, that platform isn’t just about records or silverware.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Dinner will be served on a 12-seat, community-style picnic table adorned with fresh cut flowers from The Ivy Place, antique place settings and hammered aluminum silverware.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Once chilled, use a sharp knife and slice the meat against the grain into very thin pieces.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Alcala had a knife and cut the tie of her blouse around her neck, nicking her skin.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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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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“Flatware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flatware. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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