as in dinners
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfasts
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Others kept it classic with Metro Diner, a reliable pick for big breakfasts and comfort plates that won’t break the bank.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The ban would apply to school breakfasts and lunches and would prevent school vendors or employees from providing food or drinks to students that contain the dyes.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The same district offering pull-apart donut holes and pork sausage for school breakfasts is tossing in the towel on teachers’ waistlines.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Prep a batch and stash it in the fridge for up to three days for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Guests are promised room service, buffet breakfasts and airport shuttles to the boutique resort outside Puerto Vallarta.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Goat cheese adds a tangy, creamy addition to this light and tender omelet, proving that healthy breakfasts can still feel indulgent.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Neighbor Program’s breakfasts were mainly serving the local unhoused community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Alfresco breakfasts in the sunny rear garden terrace are also a joy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Others kept it classic with Metro Diner, a reliable pick for big breakfasts and comfort plates that won’t break the bank.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The ban would apply to school breakfasts and lunches and would prevent school vendors or employees from providing food or drinks to students that contain the dyes.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026
The same district offering pull-apart donut holes and pork sausage for school breakfasts is tossing in the towel on teachers’ waistlines.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Prep a batch and stash it in the fridge for up to three days for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Guests are promised room service, buffet breakfasts and airport shuttles to the boutique resort outside Puerto Vallarta.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Goat cheese adds a tangy, creamy addition to this light and tender omelet, proving that healthy breakfasts can still feel indulgent.
—Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Neighbor Program’s breakfasts were mainly serving the local unhoused community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts
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Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oscar weekend, with its cocktails and dinners and pre-soirees and, most importantly, parties—like Vanity Fair’s—is fashion’s equivalent to Super Bowl weekend.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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Anthony Roy had 25 points and nine boards for the Cowboys (19-14).—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The cases underscored that homeowner association boards, which wield enormous power over residents’ daily lives and finances, can operate for years with minimal scrutiny.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Whispers of endless buffets at industry parties, seem a distant echo of a bygone era.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stepping aboard a cruise ship often feels like entering a floating city, complete with endless buffets, poolside cocktails, and attentive staff ready to cater to your every possible need.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks and have a picnic on the lawn near the central garden.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The complimentary minibar, stocked with New Harbor Distillery gin and whisky, South African wines and craft beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local snacks, is a nice touch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Get it, before your next TV bites the dust!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sample bites from Cincinnati's restaurant scene Enjoy unlimited small plates and food samples, two drink tickets, a live DJ and oversized games.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now after four years of ongoing horrors in Ukraine, and more than two years of watching slaughter and suffering in Gaza, the latest war filling our feeds is just another numbing form of content, a digital arena in which competing forces try to assert conflicting viewpoints.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
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Little of this would be chronicled on her social media feeds.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Breakfasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfasts. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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