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Recent Examples of lunch
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Hallie, the sweet-faced New Zealander cook, is serving salade Niçoise for lunch.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Hallie, the sweet-faced New Zealander cook, is serving salade Niçoise for lunch.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Facing widespread accusations of election fraud, the regime lunched an unprecedented wave of violent crackdowns that landed more than 2,000 people in prison, including opposition politicians, human rights activists and journalists.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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So far, the actor tells me, she's ordered it both nights for dinner.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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This bone broth soup comes together in 10 minutes for a one-pot breakfast, lunch, or dinner.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thankfully, the patio is nice and large, ideal for bringing back some local tacos or breakfast burritos and chowing down under the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The coffee can flow into lunchtime, and so can breakfast, which is offered all day.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sky’s remake of NBC’s 50-year-old comedy series has had a mixed set of reviews, which skew positive on the whole, and has already produced a couple of breakout moments — not least Jack Shep’s memorable Princess Diana at David Attenborough’s spoof last supper.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2026
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His huddles at times resemble a family Sunday supper after the conversation turns to politics – everyone yelling, nobody listening, Izzo’s face reddening and a whiteboard left broken, the innocent victim of all the arguing (though they are rumored to be pre-cut to avoid splintering).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And keeping the high-low tradition alive, guests could also snack on In-N-Out burgers.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Mar. 2026
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All of these items are easy to snack on while your guests work on their charm DIYs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Gracies’ national television, streaming, radio and digital media winners will be celebrated in a ceremony May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire, while local TV, radio and student winners will be recognized in a luncheon June 16 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Gracie Awards Gala will take place May 19 in Los Angeles with local and student honorees being recognized at a luncheon on June 16 in New York City.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rooms Stepping into a room at The Berkeley feels like the first sip of its famed afternoon tea—calming, refreshing, and instantly soothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The consolation of an evening mint tea and hookah was precious to those stalked by fear all day.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The daily lunch and dinner menus are expansive, but the real draw here is its buffet-style Sunday brunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The social featured an open bar, buffet-style dinner and premium cigars.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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