hors d'oeuvre

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Recent Examples of hors d'oeuvre Ticket includes show, hors d'oeuvres, party favors and Champagne toast at midnight. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 Pair It With: Fancy hors d'oeuvres or a charcuterie board for an elevated happy hour. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed an assortment of hors d'oeuvres, including beef Wellington, chipotle chicken flatbread, arancini and bruschetta. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Includes endless hors d'oeuvres, desserts, live music in the barn, Champagne toast. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hors d'oeuvre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
Noun
  • Ranging from $59 to $69, the pillowcase sets offer a taste of Parachute’s luxury experience without the sticker shock.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Try a piece of kielbasa, known for its earthy and slightly sweet flavor with a prominence of garlic, or a bite of mild and milky farmer’s cheese, which will leave taste buds tangy.
    Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
  • Nick offered a brief izakaya definition for readers who aren’t familiar: An izakaya is Japan’s version of an English pub, with drinks, small bites and a social vibe.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The Adelphi Hotel, a MICHELIN Key property located in historic downtown Saratoga Springs, is putting the final touches on its $75 million-plus expansion and renovation.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Look for shades that closely resemble your natural color, but with a slightly more vivid touch.
    Laura Solla, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • That can play an important role, but crime analysts say the reasons behind these drops are more complex and broader.
    Meg Anderson, NPR, 30 June 2025
  • Inspired by streetwear marketing that plays on exclusivity and hype, Absolute Merch’s full-scale merch strategies also feature merch drops and limited-edition designs that power community and revenue, often leading to merch trades among fans.
    Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • But compared to Paul’s clash with Mike Perry and Nate Diaz, this scrap with Chavez Jr. doesn’t seem to be moving the needle as much.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Use food scraps to make broth, then compost the leftovers to make fertilizer.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Slightly nutty flavors in a crunchy, enticing mouthful of caramel and slight green apples in this Chardonnay.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Gilman nails all of it, chirping mouthfuls of dialogue in a manner that evades naturalism but still feels appropriate to this reflective-beyond-his-years kid.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Who pays for the appetizers that some people ate, but not all?
    Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025
  • Day two will highlight hundreds of premium California wineries and regional craft breweries that are paired with appetizers and shareable foods.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025

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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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