How to Use ceramic in a Sentence

ceramic

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  • The pot and ceramic cups are served on a tray with incense.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Just fill the ceramic bowl with water; the stone top will cover the rest.
    — Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The set comes with two knives, a four-inch and an eight-inch, along with a ceramic sharpener.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
  • For less than $25, this set of ceramic hot rollers comes with 20 rollers of varying sizes.
    — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Pierre lined the storage niche in the same matte ceramic tile that’s on the wall, also from Bedrosians Tile & Stone, to lend a sense of depth.
    — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The ceramic bottle looks great in any kitchen, and the stainless steel pouring spout is drip free.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Made from ceramic, the loaf pans are oven and microwave safe, and they can be thrown in the dishwasher for easy cleanup.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
  • From string lights to miniature ceramic figurines, this is an easy way to save on decking the halls.
    — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2023
  • The molds were typically cast iron or ceramic, and hard to find in the United States.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
  • This ceramic vase is a great neutral piece that still makes a statement.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2024
  • More than a decade earlier in 2009, a woman threw a ceramic cup at the painting.
    — Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2024
  • There are even gold accents on its staggered wheels and brake ceramic disk brakes.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Payne bought a ceramic garlic grater—a gift for himself.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2023
  • These ceramic door handles come in a variety of shapes and shades, though the strawberry milk hearts feel the most on-trend.
    — Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Drop-in, choose one of the 100 ceramic pieces available and get creative — then pick up your glazed, fired creation a week later.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The setup had the unusual step of cleaning and air drying the ceramic ball filter, which can take up to six hours.
    — Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2024
  • One side of the stainless steel Starship upper stage is covered with ceramic tiles to shield the rocket from the heat of reentry.
    — Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 18 Nov. 2023
  • This 12-piece ceramic set is perfect for four and can be thrown in the dishwasher for an easy clean or popped in the microwave to reheat food.
    — Katiee McKinstry, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Which tools, equipment, and paints work on ceramic, porcelain, or glass tiles?
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Gone is the 4 o’clock date window, and the sapphire bezel has been replaced with a ceramic ring that is curved inward towards the dial.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Show off your favorite blooms of the season with this standout ceramic vase that's ideal for art lovers.
    — Monique Valeris, goodhousekeeping.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Impress his mom without breaking the bank with this classy ceramic vase set.
    — Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Each pan and pot is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit and was designed with a ceramic, non-stick coating.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Participants choose from two Gnomes to paint on a unique wood-like ceramic tile.
    — The Courier-Journal, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The wood floor switches to ceramic tile with radiant heat in the adjoining bath.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 3 May 2023
  • Most kits come with a car wash soap, a protective wax or ceramic coating, and a wheel or tire cleaner.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2023
  • In September, the center plans to open a ceramic workshop.
    — Breanna Wilson, CNN, 15 May 2023
  • The kitchen is ultra vibrant, decked out with gold ceramic tiles and brass countertops.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2023
  • All of the restaurant's plates and bowls were handmade by a local ceramic artist and signed on the bottom and Hernandez built all of the tables and chairs himself.
    — Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The flooring here is ceramic tile, making for easy cleanup of muddy footprints.
    — John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2023
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ceramic

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  • The bezel and caseback of the watch are crafted from ATZ white ceramic.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The gallery shared photos of the sculpture reduced to scraps of ceramic lying on the floor.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN, 19 Feb. 2023
  • It was made out of ceramic and had a happy face on one side and a sad face on the other.
    — Julia Halperin, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Coated ceramic is easy to clean thanks to the nonporous glaze.
    — Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Fragments of ceramics have also been found at the site.
    — Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Both the case and the bracelet are made from hardwearing yet lightweight black ceramic.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 July 2022
  • The stoneware stool is made with a fade-resistant ceramic to combat the sun’s harsh rays and make this piece last a lot longer.
    — Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Many items in the hotel, from the ceramics to glassware to teapots, are available for sale down the street at Gjusta Goods.
    — Elizabeth Nicholas, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
  • In the case of these new batteries, those surfaces are made of ceramic.
    — Jackie Appel, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Among the paintings, ceramics, and ephemera are busts of Lenin and works by Russian artists from the Soviet era.
    — WIRED, 10 July 2023
  • The 38mm watches are made of matte black ceramic with Chanel letters on the bezel and on the black enamel dial.
    — Carol Besler, Forbes, 25 June 2022
  • Why was most of your feed last week packed with chairs, elaborate lighting, and lots and lots of ceramics?
    — Erik Maza, Town & Country, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Right Now The device is designed to thoroughly clean all kinds of hard floors, from wood to ceramic to linoleum to stone.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • Why not mix it up with a stylish glass version instead of the typical ceramic?
    — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Made from durable ceramic, the bowl is top-rack dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
    — Cai Cramer, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2022
  • But there are heaps of shops in the village lanes selling textiles, cushions, ceramics and spices.
    — Rachel Howard, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Two pieces of ferrite ceramic are bonded together to form the magnetic core at the heart of the transformer.
    — Eric Schlaepfer, IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Made with a high-quality ceramic, this one will help keep all your flora healthy.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022
  • Since the basket is made from nonstick ceramic, cleaning up post-meal is a total breeze.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
  • They’re made from lead-free ceramic, with a smooth, natural glaze to help keep them looking good through hundreds of meals.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The site’s location—along with the coins, ceramics and beads that had been buried with the bodies—suggested that the people had been enslaved Africans.
    — Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The king of Portugal fell in love with this strange ceramic that had the strength of ordinary pottery but the luster and translucency of a seashell.
    — Amanda Foreman, WSJ, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The store also features kitchen decor items, tools, pantry goods, gifts and ceramics made locally.
    — Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024
  • This technique produces a rich black ceramic that’s almost as tough as steel, with a smooth, glossy finish.
    — Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 18 July 2022
  • There’s a deep message simmering below the canvas, the ceramic and the fabric.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Each piece is made from high-quality ceramic that's dishwasher-, microwave-, freezer-, and over-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Andie Kanaras, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The heating surface is made of heavy-duty ceramic, covered by shatter-proof, easy-to-clean glass.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2023
  • While silk was still one of the principal products that traveled the Silk Road, the textile was sent west with pearls and precious stones, spices, ceramics, carpets and more.
    — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The pumpkin design is so on-theme but the beautiful finish of the ceramic is also scratch-resistant and oven-safe.
    — Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The design is modern and timeless, with black ceramic and a bamboo handle and lid that add texture and contrast.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023

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