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also hors d'oeuvre
as in bites
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'oeuvres
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.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvres
Noun
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Cowboy chili is wonderfully rich and beefy, with satisfying bites of tender chuck roast—which seem meatier than ground beef crumbles.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Deaths from snake bites in Australia are rare.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In true Acadiana style, the secret to these one-of-a-kind burgers is a special sauce that adds a kick and is specifically suited to South Louisianan’s tastes.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The gallery’s closure comes as the art market contends with shifting tastes and buying patterns, steep US tariffs, and global financial, political, and social instability.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He’s tied for third in the NFL with 119 touches but ranks only 16th in yards from scrimmage (497).—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Expect aromas of red and black fruits with touches of bell pepper, jalapeño, and graphite, followed by flavors of raspberries, blackberries, red plums, and dark cherries, along with earthy notes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Just a few days ago, the field for the Hero World Challenge was announced, leaving three spots open for sponsor exemptions.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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But state resources don’t have any authority over an HOA to help open up more spots, Chesnut said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Hors d'oeuvres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvres. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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