FINGER FOODS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

finger foods

noun

plural of finger food

as in natural foods

US 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 An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards. — 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 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

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Noun

It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.

— Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026

Definition of natural foods

Noun

For adults, there are specialty cocktails and a California craft-beer garden.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
Customers can expect dishes such as ahi poke nachos, American Wagyu short rib steamed buns, fresh nigiri and sushi rolls, along with premium steaks, seafood entrees and handcrafted cocktails.

— Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026

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Solidarity protests were held in several other cities, while supporters sent food and supplies to demonstrators camped in New Delhi and engaged in hunger strikes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Importantly, such forecasts give countries early warning of heat waves, droughts, floods and potential disruptions to food supplies, among other outcomes.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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