finger foods

plural of finger food

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Recent Examples of finger foods Use it as a candy bowl or for snacks like puppy chow, cookies, and other finger foods to add a decorative touch to your countertop spread, then cover it with the lid to store any extras. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026 The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods. — Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger foods
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
Noun
  • Previous research from the same site suggests that Neanderthals may have soaked and cooked meals of plants and legumes together.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of guessing what's normal, users can build a personal baseline, identify patterns—like digestive changes that coincide with certain meals—and share results with their doctors.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Hugo spritzes and Palomas, among other cocktails and mocktail variations, will also be on the menu, with Dassai sake served on flights to Tokyo’s Haneda airport.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Most people come here for the ever-evolving menu of house cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Decodo, a web data company, tracked price changes in 2025 across products ranging from electronics to clothing and home improvement supplies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Relief supplies were unlikely to reach the islands for three to five days, according to Saturday updates from FEMA.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Finger foods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20foods. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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