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
The French Open appearance followed Kerr’s April honor at Amie Satchu’s Beverly Hills luncheon for the Living Beauty Cancer Foundation, where the model and Kora Organics founder was recognized as the event helped raise more than $1 million.
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program as part of an annual luncheon.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
The students were also invited to a special luncheon and graduation ceremony, Conant said.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Meanwhile, in New York City, Meg Ryan attends a Chanel luncheon and in Los Angeles, Andy Cohen hosts a Variety TV event.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The Tribeca Chanel Women’s Filmmaker Program as part of an annual luncheon.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026
The students were also invited to a special luncheon and graduation ceremony, Conant said.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Meanwhile, in New York City, Meg Ryan attends a Chanel luncheon and in Los Angeles, Andy Cohen hosts a Variety TV event.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The home has reportedly welcomed everyone from Bob Hope to Liza Minnelli, serving as the backdrop for countless dinners, performances, and gatherings connected to New York’s real estate, arts, and theater communities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Killing bears made Jacobs his name, but killing elk made good supper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In March 1997, members of the Heaven’s Gate cult visited a Carlsbad, California, restaurant for their last supper—identical orders of iced tea, salad, turkey pot pie, and cheesecake.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Cooked amaranth has a slightly earthy, porridge-like texture that works well as a breakfast bowl with fruit and honey, as a rice substitute under curries and stews, or as a stuffing for roasted squash.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Enjoy a huge serving of delicious strawberry shortcake paired with refreshing strawberry lemonade for just $5 per person.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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Lunch might be a salad followed by lentil curry or vegetable paella, while dinner could start with vegetable soup and continue with a generous serving of fish and vegetables.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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For breakfast or lunch, The Black Bear Restaurant at Indian Lodge, a hotel operating out of a 1930s adobe structure, offers a buffet with Southern classics.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Visitors can also enjoy the Mountain Top Summer Feast at Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain, which features a banquet-style BBQ buffet, live music, and mountain views.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Those living on the street can use the mission to send and receive mail, take a shower, use the restroom and get food, with anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people showing up for each meal.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The restaurant on Concord Mills Boulevard in Concord will serve its last meals Friday, June 12, an employee told CharlotteFive over the phone.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Peacock Alley is a more casual setting and serves up an afternoon tea experience that’s become a city favorite (think Champagne, scones, pastries, and more).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Research shows that replacing sugary drinks with water, coffee, or tea can improve fasting blood sugar and how your body uses insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar).—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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It’s not made explicitly clear if these seemingly sympathetic kids are actually his worst bullies, but Machado-Graner’s eyes, lip twitch, and throat gulp in this short sequence tell a whole story in themselves.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The nervous gulp that sight triggered.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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