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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
These photos capture the sights of the waterfront celebration as local chefs showcased their culinary craft for hungry crowds in the heart of the city.
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Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Whisky—Scotland’s most famous export—has long been something to sip on, but a growing wave of chefs are bringing whisky to the plate.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Nouvelle cuisine in France had begun to liberate chefs from the tightly wound traditions of French cooking.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Named America's favorite brew festival two years in a row by USA TODAY readers, Barrel & Flow features Black artists, musicians, chefs and brewers.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The competition locks elite chefs out of the kitchen, instead forcing them to coach unqualified comedians from afar, guiding them only via telephone to bring their culinary visions to the plate.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 May 2026
Atlanta offers a unique laboratory where chefs test ideas to determine if temporary kitchens can transform into revolutionary restaurants.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
That’s what talented chefs are for.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Some 200,000 spectators are expected during the PGA Championship, and chefs will be working around the clock to keep everyone well fed.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026
Whisky—Scotland’s most famous export—has long been something to sip on, but a growing wave of chefs are bringing whisky to the plate.
—Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Nouvelle cuisine in France had begun to liberate chefs from the tightly wound traditions of French cooking.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Named America's favorite brew festival two years in a row by USA TODAY readers, Barrel & Flow features Black artists, musicians, chefs and brewers.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The competition locks elite chefs out of the kitchen, instead forcing them to coach unqualified comedians from afar, guiding them only via telephone to bring their culinary visions to the plate.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 May 2026
Atlanta offers a unique laboratory where chefs test ideas to determine if temporary kitchens can transform into revolutionary restaurants.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
That’s what talented chefs are for.
—Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Some 200,000 spectators are expected during the PGA Championship, and chefs will be working around the clock to keep everyone well fed.
—Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
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With her cookbook packed with more than 100 recipes to serve one or a party — plus plenty of tips along the way — Sterling hopes to inspire home cooks to feel a bit more delight (or at least confidence) in the kitchen, too.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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African American men often labored in these environments— as servers or cooks—but African American passengers like ML were not welcome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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These 11 handy gadgets, tasty ingredients and practical tools will soon be your favorite bakers’ newest kitchen indispensables.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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From items for bakers, readers, gardeners and every Mom in between, check out these useful gifts.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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