napkin
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A bowl of pantry pasta that might otherwise look a little lonely suddenly looks downright lavish when it’s surrounded by warm rolls, a dish of olive oil and a basket lined with a linen napkin.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
"It feels like it's been drawn up on the back of a paper napkin, just so that they can save face and come across as being more reasonable."
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Flustered, but flattered, Dianne is preparing to sign a napkin when the fan explains that she especially liked the sitcom “Bless This Mess.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Anyone could have written that down on a cocktail napkin for free in 2009!
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2026
I whispered to Aunt Kitty as I fumbled with my napkin.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
Woven baskets, checkered blankets, fringed umbrellas and trimmed napkins prove picnic classics never go out of style.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
The group tackled Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” with Lopez leading the singing as her family and friends joined in—while waving their napkins in the air and banging on the tables.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Sun’s contribution, for example, a set of printed silk napkins, ended up in the Brooklyn Museum’s permanent collection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
She then adds square-shaped plates, plain silver cutlery, wine glasses and orange napkins.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2025
Pa came in as I started folding the napkins.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
