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
So many cuisines, so many chefs, so many possibilities!
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Local chefs gather for this four-day event put on by the Fort Worth Food and Wine Foundation to show off their culinary talents.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Gourmet on Tour provides insider access, unique accommodations, and connections with chefs and guides.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Gas stoves are popular among restaurant chefs and serious home cooks.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
And now, the city is bringing back a special culinary week celebration featuring dozens of unique restaurants and chefs from the community’s beloved dining scene.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Tournament of Champions returned for its seventh season on March 1, with 32 chefs facing off in the kitchen.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The popular food truck, launched by the chefs behind Marlee Jean’s Raw Bar in Davidson, will serve a blend of classic Southern barbecue and seafood-forward dishes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
During the uncertainty of the pandemic, Shah noted that Schwarz turned into a central figure in a network of chefs who leaned on one another.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Local chefs gather for this four-day event put on by the Fort Worth Food and Wine Foundation to show off their culinary talents.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Gourmet on Tour provides insider access, unique accommodations, and connections with chefs and guides.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Gas stoves are popular among restaurant chefs and serious home cooks.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
And now, the city is bringing back a special culinary week celebration featuring dozens of unique restaurants and chefs from the community’s beloved dining scene.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Tournament of Champions returned for its seventh season on March 1, with 32 chefs facing off in the kitchen.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The popular food truck, launched by the chefs behind Marlee Jean’s Raw Bar in Davidson, will serve a blend of classic Southern barbecue and seafood-forward dishes.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
During the uncertainty of the pandemic, Shah noted that Schwarz turned into a central figure in a network of chefs who leaned on one another.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
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Expect a hands-on and encouraging experience from start to finish; new cooks most welcome.—
Nicole Schnitzler,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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San Diego County’s creation of a new consumer protection bureaucracy duplicates existing efforts, leading to a case of too many cooks in the kitchen, potentially leading to significant waste and abuse.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Less elaborate than fancy cakes or fussy pies, cookie recipes are easy to follow, even for novice bakers.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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