finger food

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Recent Examples of finger food So our finger foods in Charlotte, North Carolina, might be quite different than the ones in Fargo, North Dakota. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025 Firming, Strengthening Body Lotions for Mature Skin By Erin Bunch Cucumber slices + smoked salmon + cream cheese Nobody wants to have to deal with a fork, knife, and plate in the heat of the game, which is why finger food like this idea from Lopez is always a hit. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025 According to Huckleberry Care, BLW is an approach to introducing solids that encourages babies to feed themselves from the start with finger foods, promoting independence and fine motor development. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025 There’s a growing popularity of grazing Easter lunches, which feature cheese boards, dips, cured meats and finger foods. Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for finger food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
Noun
  • But after the county launched an aggressive public campaign to educate residents about securing garbage containers that attract hungry bears with no access to a natural food supply, incident reports plummeted.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
  • Chobani is spending $1.2 billion on a natural foods facility at the Triangle site in the Griffiss Business & Technology Park in Rome, New York.
    Amy Neff Roth, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Skipping meals, especially breakfast, may negatively impact blood sugar control.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 July 2025
  • Incorporate it as a savory drink as part of a meal.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • This Basque hack turns budget vino into a dead-simple cocktail.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 27 June 2025
  • What’s more, it’s infused with a conditioning cocktail of sunflower oil, safflower extract, and hibiscus flower extract.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • After mixing up a serving of your beverage of choice, simply use the lid to store any leftovers in the fridge.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • This sheet pan chicken recipe makes 8 servings of cheesy quesadillas.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The Episode 1 montage progresses to a point when Marcus (Lionel Boyce) slides a tray across the counter, which pushes a plate over the edge — spiking viewers’ stress — until Tina (Liza Colón-Zayas) catches it.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
  • But many Americans just wanted to enjoy a plate of ribs, corn on the cob and watermelon with family and friends.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025

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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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