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
Plus, luncheons, showers, and brunches always benefit from a pretty sparkling punch so why not make this bubbly one.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Two weeks ago dozens of illustrious chefs attended a luncheon to pay homage to André Soltner, who died at the age of 93 in January, as an icon of their profession as owner of the New York French restaurant Lutèce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In recent times, the city has had some basic interaction with the chamber, including promoting business openings and several councilmembers appearing at luncheons hosted by the organization.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
About 350 people at this year’s luncheon listened as Stephan and public officials described each awardee’s heroic actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Two weeks ago dozens of illustrious chefs attended a luncheon to pay homage to André Soltner, who died at the age of 93 in January, as an icon of their profession as owner of the New York French restaurant Lutèce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In recent times, the city has had some basic interaction with the chamber, including promoting business openings and several councilmembers appearing at luncheons hosted by the organization.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
About 350 people at this year’s luncheon listened as Stephan and public officials described each awardee’s heroic actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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Ahead of Mother's Day dinners, people often invite and take their grandmothers, grandfathers and whoever else wants to come.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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One solution: Make a dinner reservation at Sullivan’s new eatery Judith.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Community Plate is offering Maine an antidote to loneliness and disconnection, one supper at a time.—
Caitlin Shetterly,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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The first Party of the Year was arranged as a midnight supper in the fall—not on the first Monday in May—and was not hosted at the Met.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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In one study, women experiencing obesity who added about 3 tablespoons of peanut butter to their breakfast reported more fullness than people in a control group not getting peanut butter.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Free breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and soft drinks.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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Globally, it is estimated that 80 percent of banana production, equivalent to billions of servings, is under threat from TR4 and there are currently no commercially viable resistant replacements ready for large-scale planting.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Compared to the one-gram-per-pound benchmark, which would tell her to eat at least 170 grams, that’s a difference of one to three servings of chicken breast, or two to three cups of plain Greek yogurt (cows suffer a lot for that!).—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 May 2025
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Choose from expansive buffets ideal for stocking dishes and glassware, entryway shoe organizers to keep floors footwear-free, and corner cabinets for bathroom essentials.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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The navy carpet leading up the stairs to The Metropolitan Museum of Art served as a glorious buffet for our eyes to feast on.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
6 May 2025
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Counting carbs and meal timing: Treatment will also include learning how to count carbohydrates and timing meals for proper insulin dosages.—
Daniel Combs,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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For much of human history, there was no guarantee as to when our next meal would arrive, so our biological systems are designed to seek out the sweetest and most energy-dense foods.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Its menu features classic espresso and tea beverages along with seasonal specialty drinks and a range of salads, sandwiches and breakfast foods.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2025
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For any mom who loves tea and a little tarot reading, the Tea and Tarot to Go Gift Set features a beautiful glass apothecary jar to store and protect your tea and with a to-go cup to enjoy your tea on the move.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Roasted pears are sweet enough for dessert or a fun snack for the whole family.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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This is a great spot to sit, have a snack and observe the waterfowl and other birds, like red-winged blackbirds, song sparrows and lesser goldfinches (which are only lesser in their names).—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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