as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
There are flaky croissants, poached eggs and omelets for breakfast.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Childs plans to also offer breakfast burritos and breakfast tacos in the morning.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
One was eating sour cream and shredded cheddar for breakfast until a dog slurped it off her plate.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
There are flaky croissants, poached eggs and omelets for breakfast.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
So before what would be Game 5 of the National League Division Series, Kiké Hernández took Yamamoto to breakfast.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Childs plans to also offer breakfast burritos and breakfast tacos in the morning.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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Key Takeaways Your blood pressure is unlikely to be affected by an occasional prime rib dinner.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile in New York City, Kevin Bacon supports Amanda Seyfried at a The Testament of Ann Lee celebration dinner, and Gabrielle Union is spotted outside NBC Studios.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Today’s clients aren’t just heiresses and socialites—such as the archetypal ladies who lunched Nan Kempner and Lynn Wyatt—they’re young tech founders, wealthy aesthetes, and archivists.—
Chloe Russell Kent,
Air Mail,
9 Aug. 2025
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The lifestyle influencer, 36, has been sharing content from her girls' vacation to Bali, where she's been lunching out, shopping and even getting matching tattoos with her friends.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Next, everyone crowds into the dining hall, where meals are served buffet-style.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oversized boards and platters layered with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh produce, whipped butters and compotes serve as both menu and décor, encouraging guests to snack, wander, and eat at their own pace.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For a weeknight winner or Sunday supper, try this dish that's hearty, cheesy, meaty, and delicious.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Breakfast and a hearty supper is included in the nightly room rate.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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More than a year after the disaster, which killed all but two people on board, much is still unclear about why the passenger jet crash landed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rushing to get on board with your carry-on may seem like a good idea (there’s only so much overhead bin space, after all), but attempting to take shortcuts during the boarding process can actually delay your travels even more.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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In middle age, though, the only seaway Melville encountered was the brackish Hudson and his journeys consisted of tabulating the wool unloaded from Manchester, rum from Havana, and tea from Calcutta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The spirit of minimalism carries throughout the various spaces, from the breathtaking custom open kitchen to the dedicated tea room, shown above.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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In the mood for a serving of tonal dressing.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Two slices of Ezekiel bread contain 150 milligrams of sodium, while the same serving of white bread packs 268 milligrams.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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