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
Although the invitation stated that hors d'oeuvres will be provided, the Redditor doesn't believe that meets formal wedding expectations.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Enjoy live music and hors d'oeuvres along the way.
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Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Dec. 2025
Have each course center on a classic fall produce type, from hors d'oeuvres to the main dish.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
For hors d'oeuvres, highlights include tuna carpaccio, French onion soup, steak tartare and the escargot and foie gras parfait that Starr loves.
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Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
Enjoy live music and hors d'oeuvres along the way.
—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Dec. 2025
Have each course center on a classic fall produce type, from hors d'oeuvres to the main dish.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
For hors d'oeuvres, highlights include tuna carpaccio, French onion soup, steak tartare and the escargot and foie gras parfait that Starr loves.
—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
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The second film was a bit too bloated for my tastes and one that didn’t add much to what came before.
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These insights from local chefs offer visitors an authentic taste of each host city's unique culinary identity.
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The state averages about eight unprovoked bites each year, according to the FWC, which runs a statewide program to address complaints concerning specific alligators believed to pose a threat to people, pets or property.
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Keeping bug spray handy can help protect against annoying bites, while placing citronella candles around your yard or patio can keep pests at bay, especially once the sun sets.
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Ronaldo had only 17 touches in the first half, according to ESPN, and took only one shot.
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The heel is open, which is a nice touch in the summer heat, while the pointed toe adds polish.
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The group previously backed Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, D-Bakersfield, in the primary, even paying for a $135,000 ad spot.
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The family’s burger spot — George’s Burger Stand — sits three blocks away and has seen similar drops in business, according to De La Torre.
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The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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In the unlikely scenario that your dry cleaner refuses returns, metal or wire hangers can be recycled at most scrap metal facilities.
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Bearden showed people a how to see African American life through paper scraps.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such as hives, diarrhea and itchiness after eating as little as a mouthful of meat and — in some cases — dairy.
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They can be eaten in so many ways, from marinated or raw in salads, to cold appetizers or in sandwiches.
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At Teruko at Hotel Chelsea in New York City, the guest-favorite cold appetizer is a fatty tuna tartare with mountain potato and served with crispy rice, with the option to add osetra caviar.
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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