silvers 1 of 2

plural of silver
as in flatware
eating and serving utensils laid out the silver for the dinner guests

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silvers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of silver

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Recent Examples of silvers
Noun
And beneath the surface, a migrating rainbow of pinks, greens, and silvers greets those who venture out by canoe or kayak. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Highlights in light ash blonde blend well with grays and silvers. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Sydney Williams claimed uneven bars gold, while Addalye VanGrinsven medaled on all four events, collecting two silvers and two bronze medals. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 From bright blondes to sophisticated silvers, women over 50 aren’t just embracing the latest trends—they’re helping define them. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 June 2026 After China swept the Olympic golds, silvers and bronzes in the men’s and women’s singles at the 2008 Games on home soil in Beijing, nations were only allowed to enter two players per competition. — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 12 May 2026 Kagiyama beat his personal-best free skate score but still had to make do with a fourth career world championship silver in a career which includes four Olympic silvers and five total worlds medals, but no gold from either event. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026 Sakamoto never won Olympic gold but leaves with four career Olympic medals including team and individual silvers from the Milan Cortina Olympics. — Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 This is the women’s team’s third gold (2026, 2018, 1998), in addition to their four silvers (2002, 2010, 2014, 2022) and one bronze (2006). — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for silvers
Noun
  • My groupings range from sterling silver flatware to matchbooks, but my most prized grouping is my trove of fine art.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But unless it’s oddly shaped for artsy aesthetic purposes, flatware generally performs as intended.
    — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The best time to plant asters is in early fall, or about 4 to 6 weeks before autumn frosts.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Airy meringue frosts this tender, lime-and-coconut cake.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The satirical remarks drew criticism after a man later breached security at the Washington Hilton event while armed with a shotgun, handgun and several knives.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Cops quickly found Cisneros holding two kitchen knives and surrounded her.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Adding to the effortlessness of my stay, silicone bibs, cups, spoons, and plates plus high chairs were provided immediately at every restaurant, and the diverse kids menu doesn’t consist of simply junk food and French fries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The salsas were served at room temperature in bowls with tortilla chips and spoons.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Silvers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silvers. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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