as in dinner
a usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
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Recent Examples of luncheon
As plans for January premières, luncheons, and awards shows were upended, we were treated to an almost moralistic spectacle of Tinseltown frivolities colliding with the elemental dictates of Mother Nature.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
Advertisement In addition, Friday’s AFI Awards luncheon and Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards have been postponed on account of fire conditions.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The tipster at a luncheon in Washington, D.C., demanded discretion.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
Tangent Pelosi’s injury comes days after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell during a Republican luncheon.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025
Advertisement In addition, Friday’s AFI Awards luncheon and Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards have been postponed on account of fire conditions.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The tipster at a luncheon in Washington, D.C., demanded discretion.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
Tangent Pelosi’s injury comes days after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell during a Republican luncheon.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
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Nine years ago, a simple dinner around a pot of pasta sauce sparked a journey that transformed my life—and the lives of thousands of others.Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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On Sundays, a traditional Belizean dinner is served.Kaila Yu, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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After the supper is over, the crew sticks around to cook the meal again, this time enjoying it together.Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
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Conversation over the supper table was always lively, our mother Mary very much held her own, meanwhile, David was ready with a reference book to look up something that was being disputed.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Post-game meals are provided as well, leaving breakfast or brunch as the only meal players really need to get for themselves.Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Silver Lake’s Cafe Tropical, normally closed for dinner service, offered dinner on Wednesday evening to donate all proceeds to the Los Angeles Fire Department; then, the team made 500 breakfast burritos for LAFD as well.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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In Colombia, for example, according to supplementary data in the study, people drank an estimated 17 servings of sugary drinks each week – or over two 8-ounce glasses a day.Rachel Carlson, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Were their four servings left of the Hearty Veggie Tomato Soup or two?Christopher Hastings, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2025
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Far from their early days of generic buffets and predictable itineraries, today's top all-inclusive properties provide everything from bespoke dining experiences and immersive cultural activities to world-class wellness.Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Side and accent tables, chests of drawers, buffets, desks, and dining tables are all pieces that stand the test of time and are readily available secondhand.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Some meal kits send you premade meals, while others send ingredients paired with recipes, and a few more are grocery delivery services.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
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Bouillon also comes in convenient powdered form for seamless integration into your favorite meals.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Burning Blake Alex Boyd Some people would burn Blake to boil tea, if need be.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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This Journal, which sold over 3 million copies, encouraged pre-teens and up to be creative by literally destroying the pages in the notebook with tea, scissors, water, dirt, and other mediums usually avoided by journalers.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
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And if that’s not enough food, the evening will be finished with a late-night snack from Picasso’s Pizza.Luke Chinman, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Individual packs of raisins can be helpful for a quick on-the-go snack.Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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