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
Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro and Talia Shire round out the cast as the grandmother-chefs.
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Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
From chefs using rainforest ingredients to cultural villages, Sarawak is building a greener future on its own terms.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The rooms, manor house, spa, guides, chefs, and 58,000-acre grounds are all at your disposal.
—Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the trend, the concept of Jellycat Diner began popping up in New York, Paris and London, where shop assistants doubled as chefs whipping up pretend desserts made by the plushies.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are the five chefs crafting the menu for the evening.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Charred ears of sweet corn are bathed in nutty brown butter and perked up with tangy pepperoncini in this bold yet simple side from chefs and vegetable enthusiasts Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson of Kismet in Los Angeles.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Fast food and counter workers—as well as bartender helpers, chefs and cooks, dishwashers, and other food workers—are eligible for the tax deduction, according to a White House social media post on Tuesday.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The new episodes feature the Duchess of Sussex cooking, crafting and sharing entertaining tips with even more celebrity pals like Chrissy Teigen and Tan France, renowned chefs like David Chang, Samin Nosrat, Christina Tosi and Clare Smyth and more.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
From chefs using rainforest ingredients to cultural villages, Sarawak is building a greener future on its own terms.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The rooms, manor house, spa, guides, chefs, and 58,000-acre grounds are all at your disposal.
—Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Inspired by the trend, the concept of Jellycat Diner began popping up in New York, Paris and London, where shop assistants doubled as chefs whipping up pretend desserts made by the plushies.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are the five chefs crafting the menu for the evening.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Charred ears of sweet corn are bathed in nutty brown butter and perked up with tangy pepperoncini in this bold yet simple side from chefs and vegetable enthusiasts Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson of Kismet in Los Angeles.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Fast food and counter workers—as well as bartender helpers, chefs and cooks, dishwashers, and other food workers—are eligible for the tax deduction, according to a White House social media post on Tuesday.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
The new episodes feature the Duchess of Sussex cooking, crafting and sharing entertaining tips with even more celebrity pals like Chrissy Teigen and Tan France, renowned chefs like David Chang, Samin Nosrat, Christina Tosi and Clare Smyth and more.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
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And for home cooks, there is countertop space to whip up your favorite meals.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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And while most people agree that red-eye gravy needs no seasoning beyond the country ham’s saltiness, some cooks add pinches of sugar and/or cayenne.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Compared to cakes and cookies, making a pie can give even experienced bakers anxiety.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Is there anything that bakers need to pay attention to there?—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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