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
Instead, the mandate is growing the festival gradually, sticking to local chefs instead of headline-grabbing celebrities.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The buzz is real, and it's driven by chefs who treat the surrounding rainforest and ocean like their personal pantry.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
He was once known as one of the East Bay’s best chefs who attracted customers with authentic Italian delicacies and a charming persona to boot.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The broadcast, known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers insightful conversations with world-class artists, authors, chefs and musicians.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Acclaimed chefs fly in for pop-up dinners and cooking classes.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The red t-shirts worn by the chefs hide no biceps.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The show also is known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers conversations with top artists, authors, chefs and musicians.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The buzz is real, and it's driven by chefs who treat the surrounding rainforest and ocean like their personal pantry.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
He was once known as one of the East Bay’s best chefs who attracted customers with authentic Italian delicacies and a charming persona to boot.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The broadcast, known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers insightful conversations with world-class artists, authors, chefs and musicians.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Acclaimed chefs fly in for pop-up dinners and cooking classes.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The red t-shirts worn by the chefs hide no biceps.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The show also is known for its signature segments The Dish and Saturday Sessions, offers conversations with top artists, authors, chefs and musicians.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
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Searing creates the crisp, golden crust; baking cooks the chicken evenly through without drying it out.—
John Becker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Jan. 2026
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Tender beef slow-cooks in a tangy-sweet balsamic sauce that's even better when spooned over polenta or mashed potatoes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some bakers have found that this substitution works best in recipes like muffins, brownies, and others where the color and taste of avocado are less likely to be obvious.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Just like the typical Baking Show format, all four bakers will be presented with three challenges.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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