as in natural foods
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a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.
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Recent Examples of finger foods
Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Crowd-pleasing favorites include creamy dips like our Herby Green Hummus and savory finger foods such as Ham and Swiss Sliders.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
21 May 2026
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches.
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said.
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Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers.
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Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Crowd-pleasing favorites include creamy dips like our Herby Green Hummus and savory finger foods such as Ham and Swiss Sliders.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
21 May 2026
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served.
—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Allen is brought finger foods on a tray and is not allowed utensils, the source said.
—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
For example, a traditional caprese salad can be transformed into finger foods by alternating cherry tomatoes, chunks of mozzarella and leaves of basil on skewers.
—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger foods
Noun
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It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.
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Immigrants being detained at the Miramar facility are being fed three small microwaveable meals a day, housed in extremely hot temperatures, and have no private place to speak with their attorneys, Wasserman Schultz said.
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Witt has become something like the Simon Cowell of struggle meals.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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For libations, days are well spent by the swim-up Tlaquepaque Bar and the lobby’s Flora Bar offers inventive cocktails inspired by botanicals.
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The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations.
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At donation centers across Miami-Dade County, members of the Venezuelan community are collecting supplies for victims while anxiously waiting for news from home.
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“Finger foods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20foods. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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