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
Equally iconic were its galas and benefit luncheons— events as memorable as the department store itself.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson was honored at a luncheon in Los Angeles on January 15.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Marina Corina Machado got her courtesy luncheon with President Donald Trump, but gained little else politically after the White House secured a $500 million deal for Venezuelan oil through ongoing talks with Delcy Rodríguez, the country's interim president.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Jan. 2026
Inward state visits, which typically last for a few days, are often highlighted by a ceremonial welcome, luncheon with the royal family, grand state banquet and meetings between the visiting guest and British politicians.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Kate Hudson was honored at a luncheon in Los Angeles on January 15.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader Marina Corina Machado got her courtesy luncheon with President Donald Trump, but gained little else politically after the White House secured a $500 million deal for Venezuelan oil through ongoing talks with Delcy Rodríguez, the country's interim president.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Jan. 2026
Inward state visits, which typically last for a few days, are often highlighted by a ceremonial welcome, luncheon with the royal family, grand state banquet and meetings between the visiting guest and British politicians.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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Nancy Guthrie had dinner with her daughter Annie and son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, on Saturday evening, Nanos told The New York Times.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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She was dropped off at home by in Catalina Foothills just north of Tucson by her family after having dinner with them.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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No one does supper quite like a Southern church group.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fullstar The Original Pro Chopper Chopping a bunch of veggies for a healthy supper?—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Villon, which is also designed by Wearstler, serves contemporary California cuisine for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Aside from the Michelin-winning restaurants, The Restaurant serves as The Chedi’s cornerstone for breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Stella McCartney and Loewe experimented with volume and texture, while Khaite delivered yet another serving of instantly covetable cuts and washes.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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This protein comes from a serving of ground beef (4 ounces or 113 grams cooked), a slice of cheese, beans (¼ cup), rice (¼ cup), and a tortilla.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
27 Jan. 2026
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Appetizers, a buffet and dessert are included in the fee, which is $21 for adults and $12 for children.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the morning, the bistro serves an indulgent breakfast buffet of local cheeses and baked goods from local producers.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The facility lacked a complete consumer advisory for rare steak pho meals.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The money will go to scholarships and student support, including bilingual tutoring, mentorship, transportation and meals.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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Highlights in the exhibition will include a recreation of Nigo’s teenage bedroom, rare and early-era Bape designs, ceramics hand-thrown by the designer himself, and a life-size glass tea house made for the exhibition, to name a few.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Over a 48-hour process, the duck is brined in tea, then smoked and dried.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Can his viewer tolerate one big gulp of pure sentimentality after two-plus hours that have largely skirted that tone?—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Nov. 2025
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Even as dusk descended, people lined up to gulp from public fountains (another blessing), to fill their water bottles, or to splash their bare skin.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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