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as in menus
a list of foods served at or available for a meal
the diners asked if there were any specials on the card for the evening
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as in comedians
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor
you're really a card, but save the jokes for after class
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Recent Examples of cards
Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day generally conjures up visions of cards, candy, flowers and romantic dinners.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The collection features 10,000 cards after the 1st edition sold out, with a lucky fan packing the one-of-one card live at the RAF05 fan zone reserved opening.
—Bradenton Herald Staff Reports, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The compact wallet-bag fits all the essentials, such as cards, keys, and a cellphone, without feeling weighed down by a heavy handbag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Those cards were purchased with credit cards.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The frothy zaniness was, of course, one of Barry’s Hollywood calling cards, but there always were serious themes submerged underneath.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
CardVault also buys and trades cards and collectibles.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Then, prosecutors say, the source handed over the cards, the defendants gave him the money — and agents arrested the defendants.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day generally conjures up visions of cards, candy, flowers and romantic dinners.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
The collection features 10,000 cards after the 1st edition sold out, with a lucky fan packing the one-of-one card live at the RAF05 fan zone reserved opening.
—Bradenton Herald Staff Reports, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
The compact wallet-bag fits all the essentials, such as cards, keys, and a cellphone, without feeling weighed down by a heavy handbag.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Those cards were purchased with credit cards.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, that same company estimates that 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day second only to Christmas in terms of card-sending holidays.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
The frothy zaniness was, of course, one of Barry’s Hollywood calling cards, but there always were serious themes submerged underneath.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
CardVault also buys and trades cards and collectibles.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cards
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Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hotel makes the most of its Northern California location by regularly pairing Napa Valley’s top wine producers with seasonal four-course menus at signature eatery, Quattro.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But those three comedians sound practically like Rakim or Eminem next to the vast majority of 1980s Chicago Bears players, who were also forced to do a line dance.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
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The no-frills series put singers, comedians, dancers and other performers head-to-head and helped launch future stars like Britney Spears long before viral auditions and fan voting.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Visit Anaheim is a not-for-profit that books the Anaheim Convention Center and markets the city.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bowie House Angela gets Ainsley out of her dorm and books her a suite for the week at the upscale Bowie House in Fort Worth.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Owners often need to brush them weekly, if not daily, during peak shedding seasons, with coat rakes or shedding tools recommended to keep tangles at bay.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Los Angeles leaders called on Wasserman to resign after the series of racy emails between him and Maxwell were released in the latest batch of the Jeffrey Epstein files over the weekend.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … FOUL PLAY – Lions fan files $100M lawsuit after DK Metcalf clash, denies racial slur claims.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The panel combs through a variety of influences like film and TV production; art, fashion and design trends; new technologies, materials, textures; and even social media or upcoming sporting events.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the doc, Rawson combs through family photos of her, her brother, and her parents at various celebrations and vacations.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Valparaiso University’s Department of Theatre annually schedules the dance ensemble performance around Valentine’s Day as a way to celebrate the students’ love for the art of dance.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Maybe your boss schedules a late meeting.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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After the game, Durant acknowledged the heightened physicality and intensity that typically surfaces as the season progresses.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The tracker pings location data whenever the shark surfaces, revealing the animal’s movements and migration patterns.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cards. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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