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 And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026 Best Last-Chance Amazon Kitchen Labor Day Sales Calling all home chefs! Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 While the wider world has in recent decades fallen for the archipelago’s humble street food, there’s a rising number of contemporary chefs who are elevating the national cuisine on the global stage. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Epicureans will appreciate exclusive dinners with chefs and wine-tasting excursions in a Maltese vineyard, while visits to the ateliers of internationally renowned artists, designers, and perfumiers personalize shopping opportunities. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 Of course, the chefs are also largely sourcing ingredients from local farms as well. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Collaborating with fellow chefs on the team and taking feedback from fans is how Wishon finds inspiration for what to bring each season. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 For this reason, Triola’s belief that a machine’s aggregation acumen presents chefs with an innovative tool for designing recipes strikes me as misguided. Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 Some chefs argue there’s a time and place for it, as in more casual settings like breakfast joints or taverns. Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
  • What makes this solution a favorite for amateur home cooks and pro chefs alike?
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Long lines snake toward bars selling the tournament’s speciality cocktail, and a David Chang stall cooks elevated chicken tenders.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The only downside to the Nerd Chef is the higher price tag which may be too much for bakers on a budget.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • At a special fair contest, Iowa pie bakers gave the Pie Lady Louise Piper a fitting farewell.
    Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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