as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
The character animation is frequently a hoot, especially in the breakfast foods segment that might inspire trips to the kitchen when viewing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Phillips refused dinner and breakfast while in Grand Prairie police custody.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
The character animation is frequently a hoot, especially in the breakfast foods segment that might inspire trips to the kitchen when viewing.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
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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Browse through our seven favorite pairs, below, to wear from weekend errands to casual dinners, with prices starting at $30.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Consider this your guide for planning weeknight dinners, date nights or after-work fare across the Des Moines metro.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 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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If la dolce vita is on your family’s must-list for 2026, consider a stay at Rose Garden Palace Roma in Rome (which serves a bountiful breakfast buffet) and Villa Romana in Minori (whose pool is surrounded by pink flowers, lounge chairs, and a cocktail bar).—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hosted by Miami Jews, the kosher-style buffet dinner starts with lighting candles and blessings over the challah and wine, and continues with a night of mingling, sipping cocktails, and getting to know other young Jews.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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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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Finally, Florida cranberry (Hibiscus sabdariffa) shows off stunning, edible red calyces that remain once flowers have fallen and can be used in a variety of recipes for baked goods, stews, chutneys, or simply for making tea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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The first 30 is for 30 grams of protein at breakfast, followed by 30 grams of fiber per day and three servings of probiotic foods throughout the day.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
30 Dec. 2025
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Also, eating a larger serving will provide more protein.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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