as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Faithful around Orange County celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday in services outdoors and indoors, at dawn and after breakfast.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Since there wasn’t a turret meeting last night, Lisa, Candiace, and Rob are first to breakfast the next morning to give them a chance to debrief (and for Lisa to yell at Rob for voting against her).
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Why not make your family meal breakfast?
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Faithful around Orange County celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday in services outdoors and indoors, at dawn and after breakfast.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The menu spans breakfast through dinner with shareables, salads, bowls and sandwiches, plus local beers from Exile.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Since there wasn’t a turret meeting last night, Lisa, Candiace, and Rob are first to breakfast the next morning to give them a chance to debrief (and for Lisa to yell at Rob for voting against her).
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 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
Noun
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The full buffet costs $55 per person and $25 for children 12 and under.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cicis Pizza is offering two limited-time buffet deals during the month of April.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Diners can also snack on shareable plates like dumplings and bao buns.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Young children participating in light activities lasting 1 hour or less may not need to snack before and after exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the help of your slow cooker, this elevated supper can be served any time.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ground turkey makes these domed little beauties a healthy weeknight supper.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are Padel and tennis courts and non-motorized watersports, including stand-up paddle board or windsurfing lessons with the likeable national champion, Phaidon Doukas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Now that Sacramento County’s fiscal adviser has canceled the Sacramento City Unified School District board’s contract with a consulting firm, the district faces its budget crisis with fewer options and a ticking clock.—
Scott Lebar. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s a generous serving of cope in that statement.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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These ramekins are great for ensuring every guest gets a serving, but they can be made in a two-quart baking dish, too.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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