as in dinner
a usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
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Recent Examples of luncheon
Vance will participate in a swearing-in ceremony, followed by a luncheon, parade and three inaugural balls.
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the annual Oscar nominees’ luncheon, scheduled for February 10, has been canceled, though nominees may still be invited to smaller dinners with their fellow contenders closer to the show itself.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Saturday’s AARP Movies for Grownups Awards has been postponed along with Friday’s AFI Awards celebration luncheon.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
The yearly American Film Institute (AFI) Awards luncheon, which was scheduled for Jan. 10 in Beverly Hills according to Deadline, was also postponed.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the annual Oscar nominees’ luncheon, scheduled for February 10, has been canceled, though nominees may still be invited to smaller dinners with their fellow contenders closer to the show itself.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
Additionally, Saturday’s AARP Movies for Grownups Awards has been postponed along with Friday’s AFI Awards celebration luncheon.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
The yearly American Film Institute (AFI) Awards luncheon, which was scheduled for Jan. 10 in Beverly Hills according to Deadline, was also postponed.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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Last year, on Feb. 29, Callie hosted its first Pairings with a Purpose dinner.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Momofuku Noodle Bar The East Village Momofuku Noodle Bar location is offering a three course, prix-fixe dinner for $70 per person.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Predictably, Morgan's 3-year-old wasn't a fan of the zingy salmon supper, but the mom was prepared.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The use of fine china — and of other accouterments associated with formal supper, like silverware — has been on a downward slope for over a century, and in a nosedive in recent decades.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Oatmeal is an excellent high-fiber breakfast option to help lower cholesterol.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
21 Jan. 2025
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Complementing daily entree menus, breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets offer a dazzling array of choices that can satiate special dietary needs and preferences.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Hellmann’s has unveiled a teaser for its upcoming Super Bowl commercial, which includes a very specific sandwich order and a heavy serving of nostalgia.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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An average serving of sea moss is one to two tablespoons of gel, and a 16-ounce jar on Amazon costs $30, which comes out to one to two dollars per serving.—
Miyo McGinn,
Outside Online,
18 Jan. 2025
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The food at Mar-a-Lago can be mediocre, several frequent guests said, but the seafood buffet catches praise.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Swedish chairs in the dining area came from London, the custom rug is by Zak + Fox, and the pine buffet was found at auction.—
Michael Boodro,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dear Margaret Dear Margaret in Lakeview pays homage to family farm meals, seasonal produce and French Canadian fare.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments Try to avoid screen time around meals to encourage conversation and keep an eye on children’s eating habits.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Consider drinking local wine and beer rather than imports—or simply make the switch to Turkish coffee and çay (tea) which tend to be much more popular among locals.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Plus, each ritual in the spa includes pre- or post-treatment tapas and a selection of organic teas, juices, or water infusions in their stunning Relaxation Library, complete with a fireplace and myriad books to get lost in.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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During the journey, the attendant regularly came around to offer hot towels and snacks — some options, like water, chocolate, and pretzels, are complimentary.—
Aaraf Adam,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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All-inclusive rates cover nightly accommodations (think cozy cottages or family suites with a separate bedroom for parents), a ton of activities, and three meals a day (plus snacks).—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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