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
Ticket includes show, hors d'oeuvres, party favors and Champagne toast at midnight.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
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For a taste of the unusual, check out the Burger King in Kayenta, Arizona, which is home to a mini museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped transmit secret messages to Allied forces during World War II.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Whether your ideal trip includes relaxed outings, rugged adventures, or a blend of both, Telluride Central Reservations can tailor a package specific to your tastes and interests.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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The agency says that the disease is carried by mosquito bites, and symptoms include fever, pain, and other flu-like symptoms.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2025
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The baby is a twin, and her twin brother also had bite marks on his feet, officials said.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Porziņģis was limited in this series just to the same kinds of actions Kornet runs, but doing it with less force, coordination and touch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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From Chatbot To Co-Coach: The Rise Of Human-AI Partnerships At Work Some leaders worry AI will replace the human touch.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Gentler Alternatives to Magic Erasers For stains or spots on surfaces that aren't safe for a Magic Eraser, consider these gentler cleaning alternatives.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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This is International Fight Week, and the main event is a spot that is coveted and reserved for the biggest stars in the promotion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Rub it with a few drops of oil before putting it away to maintain the nonstick seasoning long term.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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Except for a drop last year to 495 people, deaths of homeless people have risen steadily for at least a decade.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Probably not, but Paul has been getting the better of all the scraps between the two on WWE programming.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The owner of that scrap metal yard agreed in a settlement with the city in 2023 that his business would only purchase legally obtained catalytic converters and copper wire.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
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Miss Manners has seen people who want to talk through a mouthful of food cover their mouths like this, but not those trying to modulate their voices. Is lowering your volume just too obvious?—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Hydrogen peroxide with a 3% concentration is the concentration sold in most pharmacies. Take a small mouthful of the mixture and tilt your head back.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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While the Knicks would take Game 4 and the series 3-1 (back when first-round series were five games), the Starks-Miller incident was an appetizer for future matchups.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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This 8-ingredient appetizer is a Test Kitchen favorite and perfect for hot days.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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