as in cooks
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating
the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine
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Recent Examples of chefs
Espeland, Eirik Tufte and Christian Karlsson are the trio of chefs fuelling Norway and Erling Haaland’s World Cup ambitions.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Online chefs suggested cutting the skin to give the hot dog more surface area.
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Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Long known in the culinary world for its hyper-fresh seafood—caught from the cold Pacific waters— Asian cuisine and farm-to-table dining, few chefs embody the city’s ethos better than Chef Andrea Carlson.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Numerous hiking trails wind through the state parkland and national forests surrounding it, and the downtown is packed with boutique stores and eateries helmed by creative chefs.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Photos of the chefs are right there on the packaging, and the service correctly assumes that their reputations will draw you in.
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Marisa Malanga,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 June 2026
His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs (alums are spread across the industry including one of them now running one of America’s best pizzerias) and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well).
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Instead of having one or two chefs handle a dish, everyone pitches in to handle one task, then passes the plate on to the next chef.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The interior design is inspired by the temples of ancient Rome, with wine on display and a window where diners and passersby can watch chefs make pasta and baked good.
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Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Online chefs suggested cutting the skin to give the hot dog more surface area.
—
Dianna Douglas,
NPR,
28 June 2026
Long known in the culinary world for its hyper-fresh seafood—caught from the cold Pacific waters— Asian cuisine and farm-to-table dining, few chefs embody the city’s ethos better than Chef Andrea Carlson.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Numerous hiking trails wind through the state parkland and national forests surrounding it, and the downtown is packed with boutique stores and eateries helmed by creative chefs.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Photos of the chefs are right there on the packaging, and the service correctly assumes that their reputations will draw you in.
—
Marisa Malanga,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 June 2026
His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs (alums are spread across the industry including one of them now running one of America’s best pizzerias) and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well).
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Instead of having one or two chefs handle a dish, everyone pitches in to handle one task, then passes the plate on to the next chef.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The interior design is inspired by the temples of ancient Rome, with wine on display and a window where diners and passersby can watch chefs make pasta and baked good.
—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
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Known for its superior quality and vibrant colors, both professional chefs as well as home cooks — including Meghan Markle — use this classic pot for everything in their kitchens from braising to baking.
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Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
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Customers can watch through observation windows as the chefs, bakers and creators put on a culinary show at the kitchens separated into Woks & Grills; Noodle Making & Dumplings; Charcuterie Barbecue & Tandoori; Sushi & Yakiniku; and Shave Ice & Asian Bakery.
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The awards honor bakers, sommeliers, chefs, and other restaurant workers who are defining the way forward for the hospitality industry.
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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