as in pottery
a ceramic ware made from a hard, white substance that is very delicate
The family only used their porcelain for their formal Christmas dinner.
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Recent Examples of porcelain
Tea lovers can sip organic ceremonial matcha or hojicha, green tea that’s roasted in porcelain over charcoal.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
The number represents the temperature required for porcelain to mature in a kiln.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
All you’re left with is a smooth porcelain surface that resists buildup and is easy to wipe down.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
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The porcelain in the title of the film refers to the figurines the artists create, depicting phantasmagorical creatures like a baby dragon and a pegasus.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
The number represents the temperature required for porcelain to mature in a kiln.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
All you’re left with is a smooth porcelain surface that resists buildup and is easy to wipe down.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
Read more: Where to Watch Every Oscar Nominated Movie
The porcelain in the title of the film refers to the figurines the artists create, depicting phantasmagorical creatures like a baby dragon and a pegasus.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porcelain
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The annual festival highlights locally made art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods and artisan wares, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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The resort uses solar panels to heat its water and sources local textiles, potteries, and ingredients to support the surrounding community.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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Instead, Triple-A Nashville manager Rick Sweet brought the Brewers’ lineup to the plate with a shrug.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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All of it snatched off the plates with torn pieces of that beautiful, crepe-like bread.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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But traces have been found in earthenware pots dating to this period.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
30 Jan. 2025
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Her Wall of Barely Used China Plates There’s fine china for eating, pulled out for special occasions and holidays, and then there’s fine china for the kitchen and dining room walls.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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The bath towels were packed in a sturdy box with packaging paper like Grandma’s fine china.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Its 6-quart capacity can accommodate enough servings for seven people, and the lid and stoneware are easy to clean by hand or in a dishwasher.—
Ho Lin,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Because the dinnerware is constructed with durable stoneware that’s safe to put in the microwave and dishwasher.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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The annual festival highlights locally made art, jewelry, pottery, handmade goods and artisan wares, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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This brought a new market to the table, running parallel to the BBC Studios Showcase and London TV Screenings, which was founded by ITV Studios, All3Media, Fremantle and Banijay and now boasts nearly 40 distributors touting wares.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to her, special knives, large crockery and stainless steel items should never go in the dishwasher.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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China Vintage China Styling your bookshelves or walls with vintage china plates or crockery is a great way to add some class and charm to your space.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Porcelain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porcelain. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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