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
That legacy hasn’t faded, but the region feels freshly alive these days as chefs, artists, and creative entrepreneurs put down roots.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
In other words, for some chefs, the juice isn’t always worth the squeeze.
—Laurie Woolever, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The early reviews from some of South Florida’s top chefs have also been enthusiastic.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Somehow, generally, people almost always that are not chefs and not from the food world.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The menu, developed by dietitians, food scientists, and chefs, is both nourishing and functional, addressing postpartum needs such as relief from constipation, support for lactation, tissue repair, blood replenishment, and mood balance.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The finale pulled out all the stops for the final judging panel, with the biggest names in the culinary world like chefs Thomas Keller, Grant Achatz and the late Ann Burrell.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
American Airlines has unveiled a significant update to its lounge dining menus nationwide, providing travelers in its Flagship and Admirals Club locations with new seasonal options curated by award-winning chefs.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
While pie crust seems to be fading away, some chefs would rather think completely outside the box by creating a completely different crust.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
In other words, for some chefs, the juice isn’t always worth the squeeze.
—Laurie Woolever, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
The early reviews from some of South Florida’s top chefs have also been enthusiastic.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Somehow, generally, people almost always that are not chefs and not from the food world.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The menu, developed by dietitians, food scientists, and chefs, is both nourishing and functional, addressing postpartum needs such as relief from constipation, support for lactation, tissue repair, blood replenishment, and mood balance.
—Erin Bunch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
The finale pulled out all the stops for the final judging panel, with the biggest names in the culinary world like chefs Thomas Keller, Grant Achatz and the late Ann Burrell.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025
American Airlines has unveiled a significant update to its lounge dining menus nationwide, providing travelers in its Flagship and Admirals Club locations with new seasonal options curated by award-winning chefs.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
While pie crust seems to be fading away, some chefs would rather think completely outside the box by creating a completely different crust.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
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During the decade since, even more home cooks have been in a committed relationship with creative riffs like Marry Me Chicken Soup, Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad, and Marry Me Chicken Pasta.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Skilled bakers whip up hyperrealistic Halloween cakes in this seasonal special edition of the hit competition series.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ever since, Swifties and bakers alike have embraced the singer's sourdough skills.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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