hors d'oeuvres

variants also hors d'oeuvre
plural of hors d'oeuvre

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Recent Examples of hors d'oeuvres 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
  • This week's quiz highlights burger bites, sporty stars — and a lot more.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The other devices are also examples of iterative but meaningful advancements over their predecessors, and with a broad selection of options to suit varying tastes, needs, and budgets.
    Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Many have certainly enjoyed the wider varieties of apples with more complex tastes and personalities.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With all of the appeal of a hiking boot in a smaller, lighter form factor, these Danner Trail 2650s pay homage to their beefier boot predecessors, just with some additional modern touches.
    Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
  • But the 6-person Wellness Farmhouse is where rustic charm meets indulgent touches.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For the Olympics, tickets start at around 30 euros, with most under 100 euros (though some premium seats for the most popular spots can cost as much as 1,400 euros), with pricing varying by event, session, and category.
    Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
  • For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

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