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
Guests were then treated to a dinner by Michelin chefs, Italian media reported, before partying to the music of DJs Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta and Peggy Gou, who were allowed to play beyond the villa’s standard midnight curfew.
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CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off was held in the heart of Old Town Tustin on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with chefs serving up their best recipes for bragging rights.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
To guide these 100 home cooks through the competition, Food Network has assembled a superstar group, tapping actor Terry Crews as host and professional chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Nick DiGiovanni as judges who are no strangers to cooking competitions.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The chefs and employees here are all mostly under 25 as well something very important to the owners to help attract a new generation to the island.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Livermore is throwing a cuisine competition for local chefs, with tasty samples for all attendees.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
His barbershop clients included many of the chefs and cooks around town, Freeman among them.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The bridge, closed to traffic for a night, is transformed into an elaborate outdoor gala dining space, where chefs serve cuisine highlighting local agricultural products.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Through the glass windows of the colossal open kitchen, guests can watch Singita’s sous chefs in action—they’re also welcome to barge right in and watch (and help in) the preparation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
CNN Money, 7 June 2026
The 42nd annual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off was held in the heart of Old Town Tustin on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with chefs serving up their best recipes for bragging rights.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 7 June 2026
To guide these 100 home cooks through the competition, Food Network has assembled a superstar group, tapping actor Terry Crews as host and professional chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Nick DiGiovanni as judges who are no strangers to cooking competitions.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The chefs and employees here are all mostly under 25 as well something very important to the owners to help attract a new generation to the island.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Livermore is throwing a cuisine competition for local chefs, with tasty samples for all attendees.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
His barbershop clients included many of the chefs and cooks around town, Freeman among them.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 June 2026
The bridge, closed to traffic for a night, is transformed into an elaborate outdoor gala dining space, where chefs serve cuisine highlighting local agricultural products.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Through the glass windows of the colossal open kitchen, guests can watch Singita’s sous chefs in action—they’re also welcome to barge right in and watch (and help in) the preparation.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
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Home cooks are looking for pans that are both slick and safe.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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An odor-absorbing bar Avid cooks and fisherman swear by this odor-absorbing stainless-steel bar.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Welcome to the Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Rather than operating as a standalone concept, Tian Tea House and Moon Bar have become gathering points for a network of local Asian entrepreneurs, featuring menu items and products from fellow chefs, bakers and small-business owners across the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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