as in silverware
eating and serving utensils
laid out the silver for the dinner guests
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as in gray
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
Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Gold and silver play distinct roles in portfolios, respond differently to economic forces and can behave in surprisingly opposite ways during the same market conditions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 6 Jan. 2026
At Imane Ayissi, models wore glossy silver eyeshadow that sparkled like moondust from their lashes to their browbones, while at Emporio Armani and Christopher Esber, models’ lids were left completely bare, with streaks of silver shadow twinkling like stars in their inner corners.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Rachel Axon, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2021
The United States' Jessica Parratto and Delaney Schnell rallied to silver with a score of 310.80 and Mexico's Gabriela Agundez Garcia and Alejandra Orozco Loza took bronze with a score of 299.70.
—Brian Munoz, USA TODAY, 29 July 2021
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Noun
Prices for precious metals like gold, silver, palladium, and platinum, which also have industrial uses, have shot up in recently months as well.
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The Natasha Crystal Barrette is designed with silver accents that catch the light for a subtle glimmer.
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Imboden’s partner, Ysaora Thibus, helped France to silver in the women’s team foil.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for silver
Noun
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Monograms also look beautiful engraved on silverware or printed on ceramic cups and plates.—
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Winslet won an Emmy award for best lead actress in a limited series; and co-stars Julianne Nicholson, as Mare’s best friend Lori Ross, and Evan Peters, as Detective Colin Zabel, won Emmy silverware for their supporting roles.—
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Winter showcases the exfoliating bark, which peels away to reveal strips of gray, orange, and brick red.—
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The coat is available in five colors, including dark brown, oat, caramel, gray, and black, as well as sizes ranging from XS to XL.—
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Add your favorite chocolate frosting to complete the look.—
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Place 1 Cake layer, cut side up, on a plate or cake stand; spread 1 1/2 cups frosting in an even layer to edges of Cake using an offset spatula.—
Noun
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Amazon quietly discounted dozens of top picks from Stewart’s collection, including Dutch ovens, knife sets, oven mitts, and more, with prices starting at just $8 and discounts going for up to 60 percent off.—
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The social media post was accompanied by emojis of a knife, an ax and red drops after the statement.—
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Apply it to silver flatware, jewelry, or serving pieces, and use a soft cloth to rub away the tarnish.—
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Elsa Peretti’s sculptural, minimalist jewelry feels newly modern; at home, antique flatware is making a return to the table.—
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The ribs should feel tender and give easily when pierced with a fork or paring knife.—
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Others required heavy machinery and consist of dams across more than a mile of the south fork of the Cache la Poudre.—
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“Silver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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