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
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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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The indictment further alleges Eidleh created Federal Child Nutrition Program sites using nominee owners, then falsely claimed the sites were serving meals to thousands of children each day.
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This easy summer casserole recipe proves meatless meals can be incredibly hearty, healthy, and colorful.
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Opening to the public June 29, Level 99 also serves a full menu of bites, cocktails and beers and features the work of 23 visual artists from across the world.
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Enjoy delicious slushies and frozen cocktails this summer with this premium slushie maker.
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In the next few days, Raikes said IRC teams will focus on getting basic necessities like food, water and shelter to those who need it, and to deliver medical supplies to health services.
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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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“Finger foods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20foods. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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