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
Includes endless hors d'oeuvres, desserts, live music in the barn, Champagne toast.
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The $300 ticket includes an open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
This outdoor concert experience will include premium spirits, heavy hors d'oeuvres, valet parking, and more.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2024
Naomi Goggin Local food served at the weekend's events ranged from simple hors d'oeuvre to a whole pig roast.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024
The $300 ticket includes an open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
This outdoor concert experience will include premium spirits, heavy hors d'oeuvres, valet parking, and more.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2024
Naomi Goggin Local food served at the weekend's events ranged from simple hors d'oeuvre to a whole pig roast.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
Noun
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This may have been the best one yet, giving Davis a taste of his own medicine.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of your particular tastes in Cochran covers, MacMahon hopes a deeper message comes through the film about dedication and perseverance.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The upstairs seating area is more casual, a spot to have a bite and a drink or perhaps enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine before your table is ready, with balcony seating that overlooks busy Las Olas Boulevard.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Celery With Peanut Butter Take a bite of crunchy, crisp healthy celery topped with smooth, creamy peanut butter for a satisfying snack.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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Its freshness is spiked with coastal touches of marine and driftwood, while amberwood and white musk give it a second-skin coziness.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images For the event, Jolie opted for her signature style of simple elegance with a boho touch, wearing a sheer beige lace dress with relaxed sleeves and V-neckline from Elie Saab’s spring 2025 collection.—
Fernanda Pérez Sánchez,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Prior Lake wrestling team found multiple spots on the medal stand at the Elk River Invitational Jan. 13.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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View Comments But Dove, which last year bought its first-ever Super Bowl ad, is coming back with another spot aimed at women.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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But on the third drop, the steel plates of what looked like a submarine flashed into view.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some states have experienced drops at the pumps, while in others, the cost of gas has increased.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
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On the floor were pieces of scrap metal and a film of metallic dust, some of which also floated visibly in the air.—
Daniel Stone,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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See photos: Impressive nature scenes delight and inspire 'No Access' by Ian Wood Wood, who shot the photo of the badger, noticed that locals had been leaving food scraps on the pavement for foxes.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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If a single picture is worth a thousand words, this data visualization tool will save you a mouthful during your next presentation.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
2 Feb. 2025
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And this particular mouthful may have been really foul.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
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Parties of two tend to get straight to the point of ordering, whereas larger parties are more likely to spend several minutes greeting each other and deciding whether to get a round of appetizers for the table.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appétit,
13 Feb. 2025
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Carrabba's Italian Grill: Available Feb. 6 to 16, a four-course meal for two ($65) includes choice from an exclusive menu of a shared appetizer, two main dishes per person and a shared dessert.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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