as in appetizer
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Recent Examples of antipasto
In a home setting, this antipasto can be served on individual plates or as part of a buffet table.
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David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
Following the ceremony, a buffet style dinner of house and Caesar salad, antipasto, beef, grilled chicken and three different types of pastas were served before the couple cut into their four-tiered vanilla and buttercream wedding cake.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023
People involved in both outbreaks reported eating deli meats including salami, prosciutto, coppa, pepperoni, soppressata commonly found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2021
The unlikely herb pairing is a spring awakening — the flavors brighten up any roast or grilled fish — but a serving of three or four carciofini, or mini artichokes, is commanding enough as an antipasto or a vegan secondo.
—Naoki Nitta, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2022
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David Tanis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2023
Following the ceremony, a buffet style dinner of house and Caesar salad, antipasto, beef, grilled chicken and three different types of pastas were served before the couple cut into their four-tiered vanilla and buttercream wedding cake.
—Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2023
People involved in both outbreaks reported eating deli meats including salami, prosciutto, coppa, pepperoni, soppressata commonly found in antipasto or charcuterie assortments.
—Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2021
The unlikely herb pairing is a spring awakening — the flavors brighten up any roast or grilled fish — but a serving of three or four carciofini, or mini artichokes, is commanding enough as an antipasto or a vegan secondo.
—Naoki Nitta, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antipasto
Noun
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And just like that, an appetizer exploded into legend.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
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And the film worked all too well as an appetizer, since the festival only showed Part 1 of what is, in fact, a two-part HBO documentary.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The Red Raider cocktail is bourbon, lemon, pomegranate, and orange liqueur, and comes to us from an old printing of the Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide, where it’s reportedly been since at least 1974.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
14 June 2025
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Come for the Lilibeth cocktail — a fresh, floral blend of gin, elderflower, and citrus — served over a giant floating ice cube shaped like a diamond as a playful nod to the crown jewels locked away at the Tower of London, visible from here.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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For starters, at least the presentation reinforces a window for Marathon, Fiscal Year 2025, in a time when most players believe it will be delayed out of its current September 23, 2025 release date.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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For starters, much of the protesting has been contained to the Civic Center, a cluster of government buildings spread out over a few city blocks at the northern edge of downtown.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The twists hit quickly, and you’re left satisfied, an amuse-bouche of life among maniacal rich people.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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The menu, which is serve ala carte starts with snack-style amuse-bouches including a sweet shrimp tartlette with crème fraiche, maple, and shiso; uni French toast topped with roasted pepper cream and bone marrow; and crispy but light green bean beignets served three to an order with tarragon sauce.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Antipasto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antipasto. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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