as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The diner-loving gov should break bread with DJ, my breakfast sandwich guy in lower Manhattan who’s been hanging on since the pandemic hollowed out the five-day-a-week office culture.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
The morning event will feature dedicated prayer segments followed by a complimentary breakfast, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The breakfast chain was cited for having several food items outside of proper holding temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Individual stations were holding pancake breakfasts to raise money.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
The diner-loving gov should break bread with DJ, my breakfast sandwich guy in lower Manhattan who’s been hanging on since the pandemic hollowed out the five-day-a-week office culture.
—Harry Siegel, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
The morning event will feature dedicated prayer segments followed by a complimentary breakfast, organizers said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
The breakfast chain was cited for having several food items outside of proper holding temperatures.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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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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The evening transitioned seamlessly into dinner and dancing, with the château’s grand interiors providing the perfect backdrop.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Last night at a London screening of her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, Depp embraced her inner lady who lunches—and her Chanel contract—in a set from the French label’s pre-fall 2024 show.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2024
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Earlier today on the official Escape From Tarkov social media accounts, the development team at Battlestate Games announced that a new test is being lunched on the Early Test Server (ETS).—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
13 Sep. 2024
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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
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But, before the arrival of humans, New Zealand did not have any mammals lumbering around and snacking on truffles—the island’s only native mammal species are bats and marine creatures.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The two-bite delights—popular in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia when the Lunar New Year rolls around—are perfect for hosting, gifting, and snacking.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 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
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Emmy winner Jessica Yu (Quiz Lady, This Is Us) is on board to direct.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
28 Jan. 2025
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Fifth Season has since come on board as studio, with Mar-Key Pictures, Likely Story and Anonymous Content producing.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
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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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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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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