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
But ahead of the Oscars 2026 on Sunday, Infiniti, who gained recognition for her breakout role in One Battle After Another, was honored by her peers at the 19th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards luncheon.
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Morgan Evans, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference with other members of Senate Republican leadership, following weekly policy luncheons, in Washington D.C., United States on February 10, 2026.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Julien said the luncheon was designed to bring together women from across industries to connect and celebrate their accomplishments.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
My local restaurant has a special luncheon menu: soup or salad, main course, dessert and coffee or tea.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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Morgan Evans, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference with other members of Senate Republican leadership, following weekly policy luncheons, in Washington D.C., United States on February 10, 2026.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Julien said the luncheon was designed to bring together women from across industries to connect and celebrate their accomplishments.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026
My local restaurant has a special luncheon menu: soup or salad, main course, dessert and coffee or tea.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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La Popular, on the other hand, is a dreamy open-air spot that serves lunch and dinner focused on more sustainable, local cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The group decided to attend the dinner but not post about it on social media.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Give the blue bloods a salacious dance before supper.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This winner of a chicken dinner is our new favorite roasting-pan supper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Early March 14, ICE said in its statement, Mohammed Nazeer Paktiawal was eating breakfast when medical staff noted that his tongue had become swollen, prompting a medical response.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Typically, one 8-ounce serving of an energy drink contains 80-150 mg of caffeine.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, like vitamin C, the exact amount provided by a typical serving of pith is unclear and likely varies from fruit to fruit.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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The video, filmed at a hotel breakfast buffet, has racked up more than five million views on social media and left many scratching their heads.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Kids can drop in and create with our buffet-style craft setup.—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Daybeds outside the Moroccan restaurant, Fanditha, are the best place to take your meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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For the next 16 weeks, the man behind one of the most famous restaurants in the world was going to work with his 130-member team at the five-acre compound to create multi-course meals costing $1,500 a seat.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The food and drink Guests discuss menu preferences in advance and an appropriate chef will be brought in accordingly to provide three meals a day, plus cakes at tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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At the Four Seasons, a cherry blossom tea menu features Wagyu beef on milk bread and matcha citrus opera cake, all surrounded by the elaborate cherry blossom installations of celebrity florist Jeff Leatham.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
11 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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Ahead of a 40-minute conversation about his starting rotation, the New York Mets’ new 35-year-old pitching coach takes a gulp from a can of unsweetened, black cold brew coffee.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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