as in dinner
a usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest
a company luncheon
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Recent Examples of luncheon
Honorees will be celebrated during an awards luncheon at SEJ’s annual conference in Chicago, April 17.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The veteran filmmaker is confirmed to headline CinemaCon’s annual Creative Community luncheon.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Make these pretty pink puffs for your afternoon luncheon.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Kayleigh Cameron is an example of the 15 women who are juggling school and caregiving who were recognized with Live Your Dream awards totaling $25,000 at a recent Soroptimist International of Poway luncheon.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The veteran filmmaker is confirmed to headline CinemaCon’s annual Creative Community luncheon.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Make these pretty pink puffs for your afternoon luncheon.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Kayleigh Cameron is an example of the 15 women who are juggling school and caregiving who were recognized with Live Your Dream awards totaling $25,000 at a recent Soroptimist International of Poway luncheon.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With the help of your slow cooker, this elevated supper can be served any time.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ground turkey makes these domed little beauties a healthy weeknight supper.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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HaLani is a casual open air spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner right by the pools.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The good news is that this does not have to mean obscure powders, expensive berries flown in from Japan, or a breakfast that tastes like punishment.—
Siya Bhambwani,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s a generous serving of cope in that statement.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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These ramekins are great for ensuring every guest gets a serving, but they can be made in a two-quart baking dish, too.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The full buffet costs $55 per person and $25 for children 12 and under.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cicis Pizza is offering two limited-time buffet deals during the month of April.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The lodge evokes the spirit of yesteryear while offering all-inclusive dude ranch vacations that include horseback riding, water sports, and homemade meals.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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