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cutlery

[kuht-luh-ree] / ˈkʌt lə ri /
NOUN
silverware
Synonyms
STRONGEST


NOUN
silverware
Synonyms


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Amid the clinking of cutlery, Bardella sought to reassure the executives that National Rally was no longer hostile to the interests of big business.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

In addition to ingredients, your budget should account for any decor, plates and cutlery.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

Certain coins, pieces of jewelry or select flatware or serving pieces — even grandma’s cutlery — can have added value.

From MarketWatch Dec. 31, 2025

With vivid details and a dose of British humor, Losada relays her failed attempt to have lunch at a Whole Foods store without using its disposable plastic cutlery.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 24, 2025

But the clatter of lunch trays and cutlery is loud enough, so I let go of the tension in my shoulders.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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