plural mignons
: filet mignon
Next came tender mignons of veal with pears; fillet of duck topped with a refreshing orange rind garnish … And we even made room for homemade chocolate.—
Alice Rubinstein Gochman
Alice Rubinstein Gochman… you can match your mignons … with a glass of Château Pichon-Longueville-Lalande 1981.—Harvey Steiman
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Filet mignon should be cooked quickly using direct-heat methods, such as grilling and pan-frying, to preserve its tenderness and flavor.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Filet mignon, duck, rigatoni bolognese and chicken parmesan are all available.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Order tuna crispy rice, king crab roll, truffle hotpot, and fillet mignon with yuzu truffle ponzu.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Filet mignon is a tender cut of beef that is sliced near the smaller end of a beef tenderloin.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Filet mignon, duck, rigatoni bolognese and chicken parmesan are all available.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Order tuna crispy rice, king crab roll, truffle hotpot, and fillet mignon with yuzu truffle ponzu.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Filet mignon is a tender cut of beef that is sliced near the smaller end of a beef tenderloin.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mignon
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“Mignon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mignon. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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