as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Corey has made Melanie a special breakfast picnic in one of the villa’s little sand pits.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 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.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Noun
Grab a hearty breakfast of pancakes and eggs at the popular Jeannie’s Great Maine Breakfast.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Corey has made Melanie a special breakfast picnic in one of the villa’s little sand pits.
—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Verb
Since then, Matthew has driven her to breakfast every Friday without hesitation.
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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
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The actress wore a striped T-shirt, one of her go-tos, and trousers with a bright blue bag for a simple outfit that can easily be reworn for sightseeing or dinner.
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The relaxed tank and flowy wide-leg pants are comfortable enough for a long flight but still look put-together for sightseeing, lunch, or dinner.
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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.
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This isn't traditional ladies who lunch.
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The price includes endless amounts of meats, salad bars and buffet sides but not any extra drinks or desserts.
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The buffet restaurant's food safety grade was therefore not affected, Lee-Thompson told the NZ Herald.
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How to Eat Toss edamame in salads, snack on them alone, or include them in stir fry, suggests Greeley.
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Can snack workouts replace longer workout sessions?
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Easier than tomato pie, this drop biscuit-style savory cobbler makes a comforting summer supper.
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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.
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Commonly enjoyed in sandwiches or alongside soups, salads, pasta dishes, breakfast eggs and charcuterie boards, sourdough has become a staple for many.
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Unlike regular county buses, these require a match ticket to board.
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Sacramento residents are one step closer to being able to enjoy a joint or a cup of cannabis tea in a space other than their buddy’s mom’s basement (legally, that is).
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Most Americans today are familiar with some of the famous examples, like Bostonians dumping tea in the harbor in response to the Tea Act of 1773.
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This same three-tablespoon serving of hemp seeds will also give you about 9-10 grams of protein, healthy fats like omega-3s, and fiber, Manaker said.
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This protein comes from a serving of ground beef (4 ounces or 113 grams cooked), a slice of cheese, beans (¼ cup), rice (¼ cup), and a tortilla.
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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