as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in grey
of the color gray
a distinguished-looking gentleman with silver hair
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as in to frost
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Recent Examples of silver
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Olympic bronze and world silver medalist Ashley Wagner describes the camp as a turning point.
—Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Hannah Malach, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
The Christie’s sale of a collection of items once owned by Elton John, including his car, piano and a silver platform boots that sold for $94,500, totaled more than $20 million in all.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
These 400 silvered glass panels, tucked into the western edge of that hot, hot desert, are there to generate heat 15 times that amount.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020
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Noun
One of the more unique silver coins came from modern-day Algeria and depicted Juba, the king of Numidia.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
Olympic bronze and world silver medalist Ashley Wagner describes the camp as a turning point.
—Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Accessorizing with rectangular frames, a silver pendant necklace and sculptural knee-high boots, FKA Twigs completed her avant-garde look with faux tribal tattoos and a half-shaven bouffant hairdo.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
The Christie’s sale of a collection of items once owned by Elton John, including his car, piano and a silver platform boots that sold for $94,500, totaled more than $20 million in all.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
The inside surface of this object is silvered and 100% reflective (or as close to it as practically possible).
—Quanta Magazine, 1 Apr. 2020
These 400 silvered glass panels, tucked into the western edge of that hot, hot desert, are there to generate heat 15 times that amount.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired, 21 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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Bring a travel mug to the local coffee store for takeout and silverware to the office to cut back on plastic cups and utensils.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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The tape measure, scissors, some rubber bands, chopsticks, pliers, a spare charging cord, the sewing kit, matches, that knife that doesn’t match the silverware.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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At the acclaimed Pebble Beach Golf Links in Northern California, Day opted to wear a grey sweatsuit.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting topping.—
Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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In addition to textured frosting in neutral shades, the treats also included adorable tongues, noses and eyes, all of which were seemingly also made of frosting.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sony has a gross horror item called Heart Eyes in which as the red-band trailer shows sees one main character done in with a knife thrust into eye in grisly fashion.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2025
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Best Overall: Olay Super Serum Pros Good for a range of skin concerns Under $40 Immediately improves skin’s appearance Cons Contains fragrance that might irritate sensitive skin This 2024 Healthy Beauty Award winner is a bit of a skin care Swiss Army knife.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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February 25, 1909: The Gordon Hat $3.00 in blue, brown, pearl, gray, steel or black.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the gray kangaroos used by the scientists aren’t endangered, many other Australian marsupials are—and the researchers hope their findings can help those at-risk species.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the case of flatware, the analogous dish might be ice cream alone, where the fork would be superfluous.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Should there still be plates and flatware at their spot, or only glasses?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Firming, Strengthening Body Lotions for Mature Skin By Erin Bunch Cucumber slices + smoked salmon + cream cheese Nobody wants to have to deal with a fork, knife, and plate in the heat of the game, which is why finger food like this idea from Lopez is always a hit.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2025
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Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until potatoes are tender when tested with a fork.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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