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Recent Examples of napkin
There was high security surveillance put in place in the kitchens where the food was being prepared, wine and water had to be served in clear glasses and napkins were fully inspected.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
If, during the dinner, the tablecloth is spotted or soiled, a fresh napkin is immediately placed over it.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Before getting up, the girls sneakily wrap their cake slices in napkins and hide them under their chairs.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 13 May 2025
New guests are given a red napkin instead of a white one, signaling staff to provide VIP treatment.
—Mina Elias, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
If, during the dinner, the tablecloth is spotted or soiled, a fresh napkin is immediately placed over it.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Before getting up, the girls sneakily wrap their cake slices in napkins and hide them under their chairs.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 13 May 2025
New guests are given a red napkin instead of a white one, signaling staff to provide VIP treatment.
—Mina Elias, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for napkin
Noun
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Plus, this 100% cotton velour towel reminds us of Palm Beach thanks to its punchy pattern.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Not sure what cloth material towels are often made from?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Methemoglobinemia is a rare blood disorder which disrupts how iron in the hemoglobin can deliver oxygen to cells and tissue in the body.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Jane dabbed her eyes with a tissue at a point during this line of questioning.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Use them to aid in pouring wine so that not a drop ends up in the wrong place, or set them beneath decanters like proper serviettes.—
Hannah Selinger,
wsj.com,
29 Sep. 2023
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For this look, take a red washable serviette and fashion it into a long, thin roll.—
Alyssa Gautieri,
Good Housekeeping,
22 Nov. 2022
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“Napkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napkin. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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