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
This leaderboard breaks down who’s accumulated enough of the memecoin to attend the gala luncheon and other festivities.
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Once the queen of Southern luncheons and brunches, Quiche Lorraine stood atop its pedestal in the '70s.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, Hudson wore a strapless silver Georges Chakra fall 2025 couture dress to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
The luncheon turned into a party when Fast and Furious actor and singer Tyrese took to the stage for a surprise performance, inspiring Zendaya and other stars like sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey to get on their feet.
—Morgan Evans, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Once the queen of Southern luncheons and brunches, Quiche Lorraine stood atop its pedestal in the '70s.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, Hudson wore a strapless silver Georges Chakra fall 2025 couture dress to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
The luncheon turned into a party when Fast and Furious actor and singer Tyrese took to the stage for a surprise performance, inspiring Zendaya and other stars like sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey to get on their feet.
—Morgan Evans, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As described in the New Testament, a Seder was the last supper of Jesus Christ, who was Jewish.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Slices of the cheesy, savory pastry are equally appropriate for breakfast, brunch, lunch, a snack, a first course for dinner or the main course for a light supper.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The breakfast sandwich comes topped with a peppery Spicy Saja Sauce.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The breakfast buffet is an additional charge of $15, though there's a coffee and tea station in each room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Krauss joins Combs on the chorus, her airy vocal serving as a soothing balm over his gritty, aching voice.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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Audiences got an ample serving of Forbidden Fruits during the movie’s SXSW world premiere on Monday, marking director Meredith Alloway‘s unhinged camp feature debut.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 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
Noun
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Affecting the first two receptors means retatrutide may help suppress appetite and slow digestion, which can help users feel full after eating even smaller meals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tin Roof Tacos is the perfect place to stop in for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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