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
At the sushi bar, chefs from Japan take on the task of bringing omakase to a Moroccan audience with classics like veggie tempura, shrimp nigiri, and salmon sashimi.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Rather than operating as a standalone concept, Tian Tea House and Moon Bar have become gathering points for a network of local Asian entrepreneurs, featuring menu items and products from fellow chefs, bakers and small-business owners across the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Here’s what Florida’s top chefs, bartenders, and culinary experts recommend every Sunshine State visitor seek out for a taste of Florida.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Nuriev’s miniature poodle Mishka perked up when chefs began feeding strips of raw duck into a big industrial grinder.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 May 2026
For chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, the award coincides with a historic milestone for Smyth, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in August.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
After an active day, guests return for dinners that range from chuck wagon eats to meals prepared by award-winning chefs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
And that’s not even counting all of the fabulous foodie fun taking place on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, where chefs, rockers, sports figures and other celebs deliver cooking demonstrations and more.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Can home cooks do farm to table without being chefs?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Rather than operating as a standalone concept, Tian Tea House and Moon Bar have become gathering points for a network of local Asian entrepreneurs, featuring menu items and products from fellow chefs, bakers and small-business owners across the Kansas City area.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Here’s what Florida’s top chefs, bartenders, and culinary experts recommend every Sunshine State visitor seek out for a taste of Florida.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Nuriev’s miniature poodle Mishka perked up when chefs began feeding strips of raw duck into a big industrial grinder.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 May 2026
For chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, the award coincides with a historic milestone for Smyth, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in August.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
After an active day, guests return for dinners that range from chuck wagon eats to meals prepared by award-winning chefs.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
And that’s not even counting all of the fabulous foodie fun taking place on the Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, where chefs, rockers, sports figures and other celebs deliver cooking demonstrations and more.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
Can home cooks do farm to table without being chefs?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
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Home cooks are looking for pans that are both slick and safe.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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An odor-absorbing bar Avid cooks and fisherman swear by this odor-absorbing stainless-steel bar.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Welcome to the Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Rather than operating as a standalone concept, Tian Tea House and Moon Bar have become gathering points for a network of local Asian entrepreneurs, featuring menu items and products from fellow chefs, bakers and small-business owners across the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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