as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diners
The Fort Worth dining scene in March celebrated a handful of new restaurant openings, hosted multiple celebrity diners and discovered a few new digs on the docket.
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Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Today, diners from Fleur Drive to Fourth Street can relive the ritual — often open‑faced, usually with fries, always with attitude.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
For Resnick, Lilo’s popularity is a sign that San Diego diners are more excited for new experiences and unique offerings than ever before in his 20-plus year restaurant career.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
And for better or worse, diners that make those distinctions live in New York, Los Angeles, London.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Downstairs, the restaurant feels like an upscale sports bar where diners can snack on sushi, burgers, ramen, steak and pizza.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the casual, conveyor belt setup; diners rave about its excellent quality and freshness.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
What remains unchanged is music as its center draw, with its signature Sunday jazz brunch mixing live sets with a daytime crowd of both diners and devotees.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The five-course meal will include a few choices for diners, with the kitchen guiding the rest of the experience.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Ella Gonzales
april 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Today, diners from Fleur Drive to Fourth Street can relive the ritual — often open‑faced, usually with fries, always with attitude.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026
For Resnick, Lilo’s popularity is a sign that San Diego diners are more excited for new experiences and unique offerings than ever before in his 20-plus year restaurant career.
—Amber Gibson, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
And for better or worse, diners that make those distinctions live in New York, Los Angeles, London.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Downstairs, the restaurant feels like an upscale sports bar where diners can snack on sushi, burgers, ramen, steak and pizza.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Apr. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the casual, conveyor belt setup; diners rave about its excellent quality and freshness.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
What remains unchanged is music as its center draw, with its signature Sunday jazz brunch mixing live sets with a daytime crowd of both diners and devotees.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The five-course meal will include a few choices for diners, with the kitchen guiding the rest of the experience.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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Major renovations were completed in 2025, which saw the lobby and majority of the rooms upgraded, plus the addition of new restaurants including high-end Indian eatery Mahika.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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April 25 features 90 musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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