as in taste
a food served in small portions before the main part of a meal
a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres
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Recent Examples of hors d'oeuvre
And in the venue, among tables stacked with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, Michigan Republicans walked around with some newfound energy.
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Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Pairing Suggestions: Ideal for pairing with light hors d'oeuvres, these blue wines add a touch of warmth to any gathering.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
In addition to gaming, the evening will include complimentary wine and beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024
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Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Pairing Suggestions: Ideal for pairing with light hors d'oeuvres, these blue wines add a touch of warmth to any gathering.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
In addition to gaming, the evening will include complimentary wine and beer, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
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Our recipe is a taste of the fan-favorite doughnuts at home.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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And these days, TikTok is laden with videos of people complaining about eggnog’s smell and taste—and with others mixing it into cereal and soda.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Located just below Tak, Izakaya is ideal for quick bites of sushi and sips of sake in a casual setting.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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Betting on one brand gives you only one bite at the apple.Gary Stern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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There was the timing and touch that had been absent for nearly a month.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Those who remain worship in secret, only occasionally keeping in touch.Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Injuries have so thoroughly depleted the Niners (6-9) that 3-of-5 spots could feature linemen making their 49ers’ starting debuts.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Grab a Local Favorite for Lunch For lunch, there’s no more beloved spot than Beaufort Grocery, a local establishment that’s been peddling picnic-ready sandwiches and fresh seafood since 1991.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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Between January and November, China’s industrial profits fell 4.7% from the same period last year, compared to a 4.3% drop year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2024.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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At least one of those storms is expected to hit New York City just in time for the Times Square ball drop on Tuesday night.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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After June has taken off with one of her newsboys, Rose, grasping at any scrap of opportunity, forces Louise, who has so far been awkward and reticent, into stripping.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Bread This is where scraps of bread or days-old bread come in handy.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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In order to catch liars, the ancient Chinese would sometimes give the accused a mouthful of uncooked rice during interrogation—and then ask the person to open wide.Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Want to get a head start on party appetizer prep or planning to enjoy these cheese crackers with snacks or lunches throughout the week?Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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The appetizer table will feature a charcuterie board, bacon rollups, brie bites, bruschetta, sausage rolls, wings, spinach and artichoke dip and Irish potato pancakes known as boxty.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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