as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
In one breakfast scene, the characters dine at a restaurant that is not in Sacramento.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Gray was out with friends for breakfast at around 8:30 a.m. near Gilmor Homes in West Baltimore.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
There will be more than 40 community resource booths, small-business booths, breakfast and lunch options, along with children’s activities, giveaways and a clothing donation drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
To the chagrin of many parents, sugar is a big ingredient in many breakfast cereals — about a third of our nation’s sugar is imported from 70 countries.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
In one breakfast scene, the characters dine at a restaurant that is not in Sacramento.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Gray was out with friends for breakfast at around 8:30 a.m. near Gilmor Homes in West Baltimore.
—Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 12 Apr. 2025
There will be more than 40 community resource booths, small-business booths, breakfast and lunch options, along with children’s activities, giveaways and a clothing donation drive.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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Choose from fluid midi skirts, like Tory Burch’s deconstructed option or Ulla Johnson’s perfectly polished A-line style, which can go from the office to a dinner out, in seconds flat.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro and his family were woken up by bangs on the door from the Pennsylvania State Police and had to evacuate their mansion just hours after hosting a Passover dinner.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There are the ladies who lunch.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Prior to the dance, children lunched on chicken chow mein, egg rolls and rice.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In fairness, a good breakfast buffet can offer an awful lot of satisfaction.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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In truth, there is no single Southern accent, but rather a regionwide buffet of twangs and drawls.—
Rick Rojas,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These let guests snack leisurely rather than sit down to a formal meal.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Her youngest students snack on Bamba, the Israeli peanut butter puffs given to teething babies.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gathering the family around the table for Sunday supper is often a weekly tradition for families in the South.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Easter supper, Asti wines complement a variety of dishes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration is simultaneously planning another meeting between Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia to get Moscow on board with the framework, the source said.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Markle’s new food and lifestyle brand, As Ever, made its debut this week with the first drop of eight signature products—think raspberry jam in keepsake jars, herbal teas, floral baking mixes, and wildflower honey.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And in Sri Lanka, the hotel group Resplendent Ceylon has formalized a network of 14 footpaths that cut through forests and tea fields.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keeping you hydrated and feeling ready to conquer the world is the new Daily Hydration (£32 for 30 servings) from Sixways.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Garnish with black pepper and more thyme. Makes 10 to 12 servings.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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