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
Just days ago at our luncheon the actress, creative director, and entrepreneur stunned in a custom Amiri piece in a camel hue.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Neither Field nor the other farm wives were present at this year’s luncheon, though.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Earlier this month, THR reported that Gascón would no longer be flying to the U.S. from her native Spain for a number of planned appearances, including such events as the AFI Awards luncheon on Feb. 6 and the Critics Choice Awards and PGA Awards that weekend.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
The official pre-Oscars nomination celebration and the annual class photo are generally held during a glam Beverly Hills Hilton luncheon, which was rescheduled to the dinner at the Academy's Museum of Motion Pictures due to the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Neither Field nor the other farm wives were present at this year’s luncheon, though.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Earlier this month, THR reported that Gascón would no longer be flying to the U.S. from her native Spain for a number of planned appearances, including such events as the AFI Awards luncheon on Feb. 6 and the Critics Choice Awards and PGA Awards that weekend.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025
The official pre-Oscars nomination celebration and the annual class photo are generally held during a glam Beverly Hills Hilton luncheon, which was rescheduled to the dinner at the Academy's Museum of Motion Pictures due to the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
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Here is a bit of the fun things said about Kelce and Swift being spotted together for the first time since their dinner with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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My breakfast, during this time, consisted of porridge only (for the oats) and dinner was some combo of fish, carbs, and greens.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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The slow cooker does most of the work, but patience is needed for this recipe. get the recipe 15 of 15 Beef Tamale Pie Skillet suppers always hit the spot, and our Beef Tamale Pie is something special.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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The marquee sign is alone in the large parking lot that once held scores of cars belonging to local families, perhaps here for a Friday or Saturday supper.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Feb. 2025
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The breakfast buffet, too, is just as worldly: the bountiful help-yourself spread of arepas, empanadas, smoked salmon, baba ganoush, fresh fruit, and more is the perfect way to fuel up for a day of exploring.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The nine-room Salt Raker Inn was built on the waterfront in 1830 for a Bermudian shipwright; on Saturday and Sunday, locals come here for the breakfast of peas and grits.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
10 Mar. 2025
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Their celebration was made complete with a serving of delectable strawberries, shared on Brittany's Instagram Stories.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Its 6-quart capacity can accommodate enough servings for seven people, and the lid and stoneware are easy to clean by hand or in a dishwasher.—
Ho Lin,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The chain buffet restaurant was given a yellow placard for mold and holding food at improper temperatures.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nelson’s Column, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Whitehall’s rooftops are all laid before you like a touristic sightseeing buffet.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Tea Bar offers lighter bites and salads, with local ingredients that make for a relaxing pre or post-spa meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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That’s two meals for the price of one, plus the smorgasbord of bottomless soup, salad, and breadsticks.—
Alyssa Davis,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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There are Basquiat ski helmets, Basquiat wristwatches, and a Basquiat candle, which smells of ylang-ylang and smoked tea.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Add ginger to stir-fry recipes, soups, smoothies, sauces, or teas. 2.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2025
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Going forward, the focus will be on the physical store, in-store collaborations and the new wellness café Koi 11, where the menu includes matcha protein shakes, herbal teas and nutritious snacks made without refined sugar.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Try pairing cashews with dark chocolate and dried cherries for a sweet yet healthy snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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