as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
What did the cheerleader bring her dad for breakfast on Father’s Day?
—Jamie Fischer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The two faces of Tony Alamo A few months earlier, Alexis’ brother, Matthew, arrived groggily to breakfast.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Focusing heavily on breakfast cuisine, First Watch is the fastest-growing sit-down — and breakfast — chain in America, according to a recent Bloomberg article.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
What did the cheerleader bring her dad for breakfast on Father’s Day?
—Jamie Fischer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Verb
Since then, Matthew has driven her to breakfast every Friday without hesitation.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The two faces of Tony Alamo A few months earlier, Alexis’ brother, Matthew, arrived groggily to breakfast.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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Those add-ons ranged from dinner with Siwa for $150 to a movie and pizza night in her suite for $1,250.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Jin Lin Chinese restaurant on the third floor opens for lunch and dinner with a Cantonese menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Ladies who lunch at The George cross paths with ladies who launch (startups, that is), men in smart suits are occasionally gala-bound, and creatives on laptops greet locals stopping in for a drink or afternoon tea under the ornate ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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What would Sister, who lunched with the Astors and Whitneys, have thought of posting?—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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World Café, the buffet-style restaurant, is the only one open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Disney also offers free soda and other non-acoholic drinks on the pool deck, in dining rooms and buffets, and in the teens club - a benefit that would generally bring an extra fee on competing cruise lines.—
Scott Laird,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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How to Eat Toss edamame in salads, snack on them alone, or include them in stir fry, suggests Greeley.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Can snack workouts replace longer workout sessions?—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Easier than tomato pie, this drop biscuit-style savory cobbler makes a comforting summer supper.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The property is steps from the lush Boston Common, chef Jamie Bissonnette’s lauded home-style Korean restaurant Somaek, and Yvonne’s for supper-club-meets-speakeasy energy.—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Those officials — six members of the Fed’s governing board, plus the presidents of the 12 regional Fed banks — frequently give public speeches, and their remarks will get even more attention as financial markets seek clues about what the Fed may do next.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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In a Friday night court filing, Kennedy Center executive director Matt Floca listed three options expected to be presented to the center’s board in mid-July.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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While the pastries and afternoon tea are nice, this would not be my pick to spend your time when the view just outside is so spectacular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The glucose response is influenced by glycemic load (GL), which measures the amount of carbohydrate in a typical serving.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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