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
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Noun
  • Orphaned babies, like opossums and squirrels, will remain under their care for at least three months, which involves bottle-feeding or tube-feeding with specialized, species-specific formulas, as well as diets that mimic their natural food sources.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • There are dozens of places to find authentic Vietnamese cuisine here, so having at least one meal (plus some bubble tea and maybe a snack) is a prerequisite.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
  • The stunning architecture, great meals and sultry tango make this city a divine place to visit throughout the year.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Tickets are $125 per person and include Turf Club admission, a reserved table seat, two appetizers, two drink tickets (for premium cocktails, wine or beer), and chips and guacamole for the table.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
  • Tony Sachs has been writing about spirits, cocktails, and the people who make them for Forbes since 2022.
    Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • The collection is available in individual servings or a custom dozen-box adorned with artwork of the three heroes.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 25 July 2025
  • Chicken thighs may be slightly higher, with about 0.3 to 0.5 grams per 4-ounce serving.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.
    Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 July 2025
  • Whether lighting up music festivals, hitting haute couture shows, or stepping up to the plate for celebrity softball, the A-list energy was in full effect.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 14 July 2025

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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.

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