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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
Food Network has revealed its 2026 Hot List, which is made up of 11 notable chefs and culinary content creators, including Nick DiGiovanni, Lorenzo Espada and Tini Younger.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Husband-and-wife chefs Osmel González and Camila Salazar previously earned a Michelin Star for their Miami pop-up, EntreNos, and their 10-course tasting menu here reflects the same precision and intention.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearly three quarters of operators plan to hire but expect difficulties finding experienced managers and chefs.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s what professional chefs and food safety experts had to say about silicone baking mats and broilers.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Not everyone is giving up beurre d’escargots—but some French chefs are moving toward lower-calorie cuisine.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
As the chefs shopped and planned the menu, Wells figured out where to cook and prepare.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Crystal is focused on personalization—want the chefs to whip up your grandmother’s best cookie recipe?
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The event, held in partnership with Smith, will be open to the public and staff, chefs and owners from participating restaurants are all invited to compete.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Husband-and-wife chefs Osmel González and Camila Salazar previously earned a Michelin Star for their Miami pop-up, EntreNos, and their 10-course tasting menu here reflects the same precision and intention.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Nearly three quarters of operators plan to hire but expect difficulties finding experienced managers and chefs.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Here’s what professional chefs and food safety experts had to say about silicone baking mats and broilers.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Not everyone is giving up beurre d’escargots—but some French chefs are moving toward lower-calorie cuisine.
—Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
As the chefs shopped and planned the menu, Wells figured out where to cook and prepare.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Crystal is focused on personalization—want the chefs to whip up your grandmother’s best cookie recipe?
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The event, held in partnership with Smith, will be open to the public and staff, chefs and owners from participating restaurants are all invited to compete.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
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For 40% of people, the answer is two; IKEA found that nearly half of home cooks prefer to cook alone.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Good cooks with comfortable spaces to entertain should consider EatWith or CozyMeal to offer special events at home, from fancy dinners to cooking lessons.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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From Kitchen Table To Roadside Stand One of these bakers is Virginian Sierra Hall, who owns Wise Co.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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