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the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfasts
Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Situated along a mile-long stretch of the crystal-clear, spring-fed Black River, the lodge features cozy log cabins, delicious breakfasts and dinners, and ample opportunity to enjoy the river with kayaking or float trips.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
Add Beans to Breakfast Beans are inexpensive and easy to use in savory breakfasts.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 May 2026
Hundreds of breakfasts were prepared each morning by Dick’s son Richard.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Thyme, the all-day restaurant, does great smoothies and international breakfasts, ranging from Maldivian cuisine to Sri Lankan hoppers, Middle Eastern shakshuka, Malaysian nasi lemak, and Syrniki cheesecakes for Ukrainian and Russian guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Skillet Pancakes One of the best parts of making pancakes is having leftovers on hand for quick breakfasts on the go.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
The villa delivers highly personalized service, such as toddler essentials, lavish breakfasts, and unlimited Leclerc Briant Champagne sourced from nearby vineyards.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
Situated along a mile-long stretch of the crystal-clear, spring-fed Black River, the lodge features cozy log cabins, delicious breakfasts and dinners, and ample opportunity to enjoy the river with kayaking or float trips.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026
Add Beans to Breakfast Beans are inexpensive and easy to use in savory breakfasts.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 6 May 2026
Hundreds of breakfasts were prepared each morning by Dick’s son Richard.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Thyme, the all-day restaurant, does great smoothies and international breakfasts, ranging from Maldivian cuisine to Sri Lankan hoppers, Middle Eastern shakshuka, Malaysian nasi lemak, and Syrniki cheesecakes for Ukrainian and Russian guests.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Skillet Pancakes One of the best parts of making pancakes is having leftovers on hand for quick breakfasts on the go.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts
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According to workers at the North Main Street restaurant, the new Camp Bowie Boulevard kiosk will sell carryout dinners, enchiladas and maybe more menu items, along with drinks.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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And then there’s a whole lot of fashion, dinners, and parties.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
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Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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Recent charter school law has clarified the role county boards have in providing oversight to charter schools that are authorized by the county office, or in considering factors on whether the appeal of charter schools authorized by local school districts is upheld or denied.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Under one provision of Senate Bill 37, the faculty senate's control was transferred to the discretion of the university's governing boards and presidents.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Whiskey Pete’s offered a quick and affordable 24-hour IHOP, in comparison to Vegas’ pricier buffets, and Californians and Nevadans visited Primm Valley’s 100-store outlet mall, supported by shoppers who were brought by bus to the mall for free.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Luckily, there are plenty of options to enjoy with the mother figure in your life, from elaborate buffets to playful afternoon teas to family-friendly celebrations where the little ones have their own menus.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Pick up supplies at the nearby campground store, which also carries snacks and ice.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Each additional piece of luggage incurred a separate cost, as did snacks, as did legroom.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The menu features craft cocktails, beer, wine, and a handful of light bites—Lili’s Martini, a lychee-and-lemon take on the classic cocktail, is the standout drink.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In rare cases, it can be spread through rodent bites or scratches, according to the CDC.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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This can be anything from eating chocolate to scrolling through social media feeds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Finding Your Audience Theatrical windows, streaming gatekeepers, algorithmic feeds — the traditional path to audiences is getting harder to navigate, and more filmmakers are charting their own course.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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“Breakfasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfasts. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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