as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Full/Queen Size Tuscany Scalloped Edge Quilt Set Madison Park’s Tuscany quilt set feels like something straight out of a charming East Coast bed and breakfast.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
In the footage, the cat enthusiastically bats at the paper bag while its owner attempts to eat breakfast and scroll on their phone, undeterred by the chaotic soundtrack of crinkling.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The breakfast menu includes an egg and cheese sandwich, burrito, liege waffle with pearl sugar and avocado toast with the prices ranging from $7-$14 with add-ons available.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
However, after the pair met for breakfast, all concerns melted away.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Full/Queen Size Tuscany Scalloped Edge Quilt Set Madison Park’s Tuscany quilt set feels like something straight out of a charming East Coast bed and breakfast.
—Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2025
In the footage, the cat enthusiastically bats at the paper bag while its owner attempts to eat breakfast and scroll on their phone, undeterred by the chaotic soundtrack of crinkling.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The breakfast menu includes an egg and cheese sandwich, burrito, liege waffle with pearl sugar and avocado toast with the prices ranging from $7-$14 with add-ons available.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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Don and Virginia Askew were sitting down to a fish dinner with their son Michael when plainclothes agents surrounded their house, some armed with shotguns.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The first night at dinner, Stassi gets upset that her husband and his sister have tattoos of each other’s names.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There are the ladies who lunch.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Facing widespread accusations of election fraud, the regime lunched an unprecedented wave of violent crackdowns that landed more than 2,000 people in prison, including opposition politicians, human rights activists and journalists.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Honeydew, cantaloupe and edamame in the restaurant’s buffet did not have a time expiration label.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This business is serving a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet with various traditional breakfast and lunch items.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These let guests snack leisurely rather than sit down to a formal meal.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Her youngest students snack on Bamba, the Israeli peanut butter puffs given to teething babies.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gathering the family around the table for Sunday supper is often a weekly tradition for families in the South.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Easter supper, Asti wines complement a variety of dishes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Santa Cruz says seven billionaires are already on board.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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All three individuals on board were able to exit the plane, and no major injuries were reported, Mauk said.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The first drop for the brand noted limited quantities of a crêpe mix, shortbread cookie mix, a few flavors of tea, flower sprinkles, honey and a raspberry spread, all of which sold out in less than an hour.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Simultaneously, the cup will keep your coffee and tea piping hot.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, a 2-ounce serving of turkey contains about 440 mg (18% DV) of sodium, while a 2-ounce serving of salami has 590 mg (25% DV) of sodium.4 3.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Not sated by this already-hefty serving of intrigue, the game itself delivered an early red card, a disallowed stoppage-time goal, rogue sprinklers, and quite possibly the definitive Mourinho ‘park the bus’ masterclass.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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