as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Jiang designed the look to be transitional — stretchy enough for the gym, but versatile enough to spend an afternoon at LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries, pick up a breakfast burrito at Wake and Late or have a martini at the Benjamin.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Thankfully, the patio is nice and large, ideal for bringing back some local tacos or breakfast burritos and chowing down under the sun.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In the West Village apartment of Alex Bass, a burl cabinet deftly divides the kitchen from the breakfast nook.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Jiang designed the look to be transitional — stretchy enough for the gym, but versatile enough to spend an afternoon at LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries, pick up a breakfast burrito at Wake and Late or have a martini at the Benjamin.
—Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Verb
To start the day, Wonderstate Coffee sells seasonal drinks and breakfast sandwiches in a 1940s Mobil gas station.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Thankfully, the patio is nice and large, ideal for bringing back some local tacos or breakfast burritos and chowing down under the sun.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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Plus, the addition of a cuff adds a more polished aesthetic that prevents you from looking frumpy at the office or dinner.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Both restaurants do solid business, although Kinu Sushi Bar only opens for dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Verb
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President Barack Obama lunched there in July 2014 on the advice of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his late son Beau, who were frequent visitors.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The trend of lunching on big bowls of healthy ingredients has lost some momentum in recent years.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Food and drink The breakfast buffet offers a regularly replenished range of fresh fruit, yogurt, breads, pastries, and juices.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The event will include a panel interview session, as well as appetizers, a pizza buffet and a cash bar.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Pistachio nuts are also a favorite go-to snack.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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No matter the occasion, weeknight or family gathering, there was always something to snack on.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Noun
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My father would read us a chapter after supper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Simmered in a smoky, buttery, extra-creamy sauce, this hearty chicken pasta supper is cowboy-approved.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Michael Perkins is past president and board member of the Christian Service Center.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.—
Teagan Davidge,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The long-simmering feud with Britain came to a boil at the end of 1773, when a group of Bostonians dressed up as Indians and dumped a large freight of British tea into the harbor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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This old-fashioned coffee cake recipe is the perfect companion to the after-church coffee and tea.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Every summer, locals and tourists alike line up for ice cream from Kilwin's, where a one-scoop order brings a serving that looks like three.—
Leigh Ann Henion,
Southern Living,
9 May 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,
4 May 2026
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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