as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Where to Eat and Drink Start the day with a latte and breakfast sandwich at Honeybeans Cafe.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Sondra Hernandez, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Yes, some of these recipes are for sandwiches, but others fold the protein into appetizers, pot pies, and even breakfast casseroles.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Synbiotic overnight oats with yogurt — stir rolled oats and plain live-culture yogurt together, then top with mixed berries, banana and ground flaxseed for an easy make-ahead breakfast.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
Where to Eat and Drink Start the day with a latte and breakfast sandwich at Honeybeans Cafe.
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Verb
The terminal offers more than a dozen dining options from burgers to breakfast foods and Tex-Mex offerings to Asian favorites.
—Sondra Hernandez, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Yes, some of these recipes are for sandwiches, but others fold the protein into appetizers, pot pies, and even breakfast casseroles.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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One table would be filled with the city’s power elite, the next—ladies who lunch.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Heald has lunched with the Queen of Bhutan and has chartered a private plane to roam the most remote corners of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pry yourself away from this sanctuary and begin the day at La Seine with a lavish buffet breakfast of Korean, Japanese and Western dishes from the energetic, studio-style live kitchen.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The hotel is also a culinary destination with a daily breakfast buffet including pastries by Iginio Massari and a restaurant and cocktail bar by Cibrèo, a key spot on the Florentine food scene.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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That means that even when nearly 250 miles above Earth, ISS residents can still snack on fresh fruit and vegetables.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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These medications work in part by increasing feelings of fullness and satiety, helping users eat less at meals and snack less frequently.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Her 1971 video Facing a Family showed a middle-class family eating supper.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 May 2026
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Tuna noodle casserole is an old-fashioned favorite that still makes a regular appearance on our supper tables.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The track’s oversized video board features an in memoriam photo of Busch.—
Steve Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Swap your cutting board for this bamboo cutting board set, which includes a defrosting tray, all for just $14.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The Lobby Lounge is also worth mentioning for afternoon tea or late-evening cocktails accompanied by live music.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Fresh lemonade and iced tea ladled into mason jars served with red-and-white-striped straws.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Some of the usual suspects on the carb list actually spike glucose more quickly than a serving of noodles.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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And Chris’s salad ramen is a fun, riffable template to zhuzh up a single serving of instant noodles.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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