as in taste
a food served in small portions before the main part of a meal
a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres
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Recent Examples of hors d'oeuvre
Naomi Goggin Local food served at the weekend's events ranged from simple hors d'oeuvre to a whole pig roast.
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
And in the venue, among tables stacked with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, Michigan Republicans walked around with some newfound energy.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Pairing Suggestions: Ideal for pairing with light hors d'oeuvres, these blue wines add a touch of warmth to any gathering.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
And in the venue, among tables stacked with hors d'oeuvres and drinks, Michigan Republicans walked around with some newfound energy.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Pairing Suggestions: Ideal for pairing with light hors d'oeuvres, these blue wines add a touch of warmth to any gathering.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The inn is relaxed and welcoming, with unique touches like nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres and complimentary ice cream treats delivered to your room.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
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Diana Taurasi started the Olympic cycle by saying that not enough people were talking about the challenge of playing France in France, and Team USA got a taste of that in the gold medal game this summer.Chantel Jennings, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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On the ranking dated January 4, 2024, Spears’ tune rose to No. 59, before quickly disappearing as tastes changed again.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Outside of in-room dining, current options to grab a bite to eat include La Terrasse, Café Laurier, and Wilfrid's Restaurant.Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nerve and muscle damage from the bite is preventing any mobility.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Their personal touch and commitment to quality are evident in every bottle.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Personal touches include Murano glass light fixtures from Hordern’s own private collection and the store’s pale green and blue color scheme, all of which wink to her at-home decor.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Less than a year after Modi’s first visit to Ayodhya, Tripathi was standing in the same spot when a crowd led by Hindu zealots climbed the dome of Babri Masjid and destroyed it with sledgehammers and axes.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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And three Packers were rewarded for that success by earning spots in the Pro Bowl.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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But, after the first few drops started to be delivered to players, complaints started to roll in.Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Last year, the mint issued 15.8 million British coins, a 90 percent drop from the year before.Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Here’s City writer, Sam Lee, who has gorged and feasted upon trophies galore in recent years, while the rest of us dine on scraps (or the Sela Cup, in my case).George Caulkin, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Most clothes made of recycled materials use post-consumer plastic bottles or fabric scraps — an important element of textile recycling, but not a sufficient answer to pollution from fashion.Lewis Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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This mouthful of a condition is a chronic type of arthritis that causes spine inflamation.Brittany Risher, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Director of the Office of Management and Budget: Russell Vought Behind that bureaucratic mouthful of a title is the most powerful person deciding how the government will spend its $7 trillion-plus annual budget.Peter Green, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
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The lengthy menu also offers a variety of pastas, appetizers and desserts, and an extensive wine list.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Arrange the cups on a serving platter and serve immediately as a fresh and smoky appetizer.Fox News, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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