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the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region)
spent several years in Tuscany mastering Italian cuisine
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Recent Examples of cuisines
That meant there were more languages, more cuisines and more workers.
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Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
From flautas to arepas, the restaurant has a menu dedicated to the two cultural cuisines.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Italian, Caribbean, and Mexican cuisines are also well represented, alongside everything from Japanese and Chinese to French, Greek, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Moroccan, and Australian fare.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
In terms of dining, the focus will be on international cuisines and live cooking.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The leaves are frequently used in Thai and Indonesian cuisines, while the fruit rind is used in curry pastes.
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Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
In addition to the authentic Chinese food and aged steak options, there will also be seafood and modern cuisines.
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Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
And its restaurants reflect the city's international character, with neighborhoods offering cuisines from nearly every corner of the globe.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Under the curtain of night, the vibrant capital transforms, coming alive with music, laughter and lights and the rich aroma of culinary cuisines pouring out from the local bars and restaurants.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
From flautas to arepas, the restaurant has a menu dedicated to the two cultural cuisines.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Italian, Caribbean, and Mexican cuisines are also well represented, alongside everything from Japanese and Chinese to French, Greek, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Moroccan, and Australian fare.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
In terms of dining, the focus will be on international cuisines and live cooking.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
The leaves are frequently used in Thai and Indonesian cuisines, while the fruit rind is used in curry pastes.
—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
In addition to the authentic Chinese food and aged steak options, there will also be seafood and modern cuisines.
—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
And its restaurants reflect the city's international character, with neighborhoods offering cuisines from nearly every corner of the globe.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Under the curtain of night, the vibrant capital transforms, coming alive with music, laughter and lights and the rich aroma of culinary cuisines pouring out from the local bars and restaurants.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cuisines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisines. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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