as in dinners
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfasts
Paul Egan, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Greek Yogurt Has More Protein If your main goal is to include more protein in your diet, consider breakfasts featuring Greek yogurt.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
These doughnuts also always make an appearance at holiday breakfasts and on Christmas morning.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Cardholders should make sure to identify any extra perks automatically attached to certain bookings—like complimentary breakfasts or guaranteed late checkout at Fine Hotels + Resorts properties—that could tip the scales when deciding where to stay.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
Healthy breakfasts include several avocado toast options, acai and spicy vegan bowls and berry yogurt parfaits.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s comedy, intimate shows in the campground, pancake breakfasts with a side of live entertainment, and special beer tastings.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Pancake breakfasts at the hall and the foot-long hot dogs at wrestling matches have also stuck with him.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce partnered again with MiraCosta College ~ San Elijo this school year which is host and sponsor of the monthly breakfasts.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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But Farhat said a program of universal free breakfasts and lunches in K-12 schools, launched by the Whitmer administration in 2023, would continue into 2026.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Greek Yogurt Has More Protein If your main goal is to include more protein in your diet, consider breakfasts featuring Greek yogurt.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
These doughnuts also always make an appearance at holiday breakfasts and on Christmas morning.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
Cardholders should make sure to identify any extra perks automatically attached to certain bookings—like complimentary breakfasts or guaranteed late checkout at Fine Hotels + Resorts properties—that could tip the scales when deciding where to stay.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 Sep. 2025
Healthy breakfasts include several avocado toast options, acai and spicy vegan bowls and berry yogurt parfaits.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s comedy, intimate shows in the campground, pancake breakfasts with a side of live entertainment, and special beer tastings.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Pancake breakfasts at the hall and the foot-long hot dogs at wrestling matches have also stuck with him.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce partnered again with MiraCosta College ~ San Elijo this school year which is host and sponsor of the monthly breakfasts.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts
Noun
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All stays come with either breakfast or full board (breakfast and three-course dinners).—
Maryam Siddiqi,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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The mighty goal for Branches this year is to deliver more than 6,000 Thanksgiving turkey dinners to people in need in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Restaurant portions and even homemade servings can often triple a standard serving without realizing it.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At Free Float Analytics, an independent research firm that studies boards and executive leaders, analysts Matt Moscardi and Damion Rallis have also analyzed women in the C-suite and on the boards of the many companies going public this year.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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At the end of a second-period power play, Rinzel chased a rebound off the end boards into the neutral zone.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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For decades, Las Vegas buffets were a tourist jackpot.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Forget belly dancers and buffets—this is the real thing.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The area also features a red mini fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks, and a custom bath with kid-friendly touches, like step-stools to reach the trough sink, alphabet artwork, and a large jar full of bath toys.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Walmart said its goal would affect about 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings and frosting.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Simply plucking young stars from viewers’ social-media feeds won’t radically alter or refresh SNL.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Over the previous two weeks, Reid had appeared on the social media feeds of University of Minnesota head coach Niko Medved and on the Timberwolves account, while working out in the Twin Cities, a sign of Reid trying to reclaim some sense of normalcy after the heartbreak.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In between bites, Echols explains where his love of burgers came from.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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The kitchen is open for small bites or a full lunch.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The grand afternoon teas at this venerable property change themes throughout the year, from a cherry blossom tea welcoming spring to a festive gathering around Lunar New Year.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Breakfasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfasts. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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