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
County tax collector to give talk The Rancho Bernardo Republican Women group hosts a presentation by guest speaker San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister at a luncheon meeting from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Feb. 21 at The Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
As the Academy Awards ceremony draws nearer – it is set to be held in Hollywood on March 2 – the Oscar campaigns for those nominated will pick back up starting this weekend with a slew of events, including the AFI Awards luncheon, the Critics Choice Awards and several Guild awards.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Celebrate a late Valentine’s Day with the Women’s Club
The Anaheim Hills Women’s Club will host a Valentine’s Day luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
Always Alpha and Deep Blue will celebrate the launch of their new venture at an exclusive luncheon in New Orleans amid the Super Bowl weekend celebrations.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
As the Academy Awards ceremony draws nearer – it is set to be held in Hollywood on March 2 – the Oscar campaigns for those nominated will pick back up starting this weekend with a slew of events, including the AFI Awards luncheon, the Critics Choice Awards and several Guild awards.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Celebrate a late Valentine’s Day with the Women’s Club
The Anaheim Hills Women’s Club will host a Valentine’s Day luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
Always Alpha and Deep Blue will celebrate the launch of their new venture at an exclusive luncheon in New Orleans amid the Super Bowl weekend celebrations.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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The dinner seemingly led to a less-than-ideal situation for him the next day.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The person close to the campaign said Ramaswamy is also scheduled to speak at 30 county Republican dinners from March 3 through May 22.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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There's truly no better classic Southern side dish to accompany Sunday supper than our air fryer okra.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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His ritual of hosting a Monday night supper of red beans and rice, cornbread and nothing more than whiskey for dessert was, for those of us who knew him, encoded in our NOLA experience.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2025
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An adjacent dining area connects to the pink and mint-green kitchen, which is outfitted with marble countertops, vintage-style appliances, and a breakfast nook with an integrated table and bench seating.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2025
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Creole cream cheese was a staple of the New Orleans breakfast table.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2025
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Start off with a small serving of beans once or twice a week, and gradually heighten the frequency or amount.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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Seeds Seeds pack a large amount of calcium into small servings.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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Guests danced to live music by 80s rock band Weird Science and dined on a buffet dinner by chef Charles Bryant of Towson Tavern.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2025
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April and Oliver Gougeon died in December 2023 after eating food from a buffet at Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham Resort and subsequently getting sick, according to the claim filed in Ontario Superior Court on Monday, Jan. 27, and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Tucci, 64, stepped into the role of food expert to help curate a special Italian meal for the royal couple and their guests at their country home.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Many others are mourning the lovely meals there shared with friends.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The city of Toronto purchased the property in 1933, and today the historic attraction hosts curated exhibits and special events, including afternoon teas and concerts in the Great Hall.—
Gulnaz Khan,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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Step back in time and experience the charm of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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According to Cats Protection, an animal welfare charity in the United Kingdom, feline food theft can be linked to natural hunting instincts and the desire for high-protein snacks.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Hearty football snacks are great slow-cooker candidates in general.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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