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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Prior to the dance, children lunched on chicken chow mein, egg rolls and rice.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
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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At Agora, diners can indulge in a buffet filled with endless Greek and Mediterranean dishes in a super relaxed environment.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
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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Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Santa Cruz says seven billionaires are already on board.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
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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Keeping you hydrated and feeling ready to conquer the world is the new Daily Hydration (£32 for 30 servings) from Sixways.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Garnish with black pepper and more thyme. Makes 10 to 12 servings.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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