chefs

plural of chef
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 Even still, many chefs would warn against adding ingredients just to add them. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 19 July 2026 Allswifit Lightweight Sneaker Designed to be slip-resistant and breathable, these sneakers are the perfect choice for healthcare workers, chefs, cashiers, and more. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 After less than a week of specialized training, the machine completed basic cooking operations, although its performance remained well below that of experienced chefs. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 From an anti-static option to Super-Grip slip-resistant soles, the style has been embraced by professionals across a variety of fields, including medical professionals and chefs. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 The daytime event, with Eater, is a taste of the World Cup, featuring cuisine from more than 20 countries, about 30 restaurants, and celebrity chefs, for roughly 7,500 people at Pier 36 in Manhattan. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026 Camilla’s decades-long life as a commoner sets her apart from other royals like Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, who never had to learn how to cook because they were raised with a dedicated staff of personal chefs, Marie Claire notes. Christopher Luu, InStyle, 17 July 2026 Increasingly, the chefs behind Belgium’s fine-dining restaurants are highlighting quality fare from North Sea fisheries in their multicourse tasting menus. New York Times, 16 July 2026 But chefs told Gualtieri that this standard could be uncomfortable. Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2026
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Noun
  • But the gesture that surprised him most, Salazar said, may have been the time that one of Fanara’s cooks couldn’t get to work because his car’s engine blew up.
    Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Prepared in advance and served chilled, cooks can kick back and enjoy its summertime irresistibility.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
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  • The majority of seasoned bakers oversee their starters and dough in separate containers with different tools and setups.
    Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • All kinds of bakers Professional, beginner, at-home bakers, and more —all levels of mastery were welcome to participate.
    Zuri Primos July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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