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 public is invited to join in thanking our Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police for their dedication and service at the annual recognition luncheon hosted by the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation.
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Debby Rice, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Swinton will be handed the award on October 17th at a celebratory luncheon held in her honor.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The annual champagne reception, gourmet luncheon, live and silent auction, and fashion show event raises funds to support United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
In 1968, as an educational and cultural Exchange officers in the State Department, McKinley hosted a luncheon for Togolese politician Marguerite Adjoavi Thompson Trenou, then secretary-general of the Chamber of Commerce of Togo, at the UN headquarters in New York.
—Time, 22 Sep. 2025
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Debby Rice, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
Swinton will be handed the award on October 17th at a celebratory luncheon held in her honor.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
The annual champagne reception, gourmet luncheon, live and silent auction, and fashion show event raises funds to support United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of San Diego.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
In 1968, as an educational and cultural Exchange officers in the State Department, McKinley hosted a luncheon for Togolese politician Marguerite Adjoavi Thompson Trenou, then secretary-general of the Chamber of Commerce of Togo, at the UN headquarters in New York.
—Time, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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Cap off your day with a nice dinner at your favorite spot, like Pinewood Social or Two Ten Jack, or try a Nashville staple at a hot chicken spot.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The night kicks off with a cocktail, followed by a dinner and performance.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Shawnee Presbyterian Church hosts a free monthly Sunday supper to foster community fellowship.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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In just 25 minutes—and with only six main ingredients—this pasta delivers a breezy, elegant supper that feels both simple and sophisticated.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Uncle Herschel's Favorite breakfast is back, now with the option to upgrade to a New York strip steak.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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This cozy spot has a lovely terrace and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving Asian fusion alongside traditional Maldivian dishes.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Energy drinks generally have more caffeine in a single serving.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the amount of nutrients in a single serving may be modest, these foods provide important compounds that support a balanced diet in this healthy dish that touts complex flavors.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Held at Cody's, a cozy Lakeview pub, this dog-friendly fest features a German buffet (sausages, sauerkraut, pretzels, brats), $6 beers, and $6 Jagermeister shots.—
Meena Thiruvengadam,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dinner, beer, wine and light concessions will be available; a full buffet dinner, catered by the UA-PTC Culinary Institute, is available with advance purchase, for $25.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As Leo chased Genesis around the kitchen, Rosalba and her mother prepared lunch—a delicious meal of chicken cooked in a broth of cinnamon, clove, laurel, and sour orange.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Two more products have been recalled in relation to the listeria outbreak with four deaths traced to prepared pasta meals, one recall that involves Publix, Walmart and likely other chains as well as independent stores.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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What started as a coffee cart from the mind of video producer Indy Nyles has now grown into a members-only club for creatives — who happen to have a taste for coffee and tea lattes.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Flavonoids are found in many foods and beverages, including fruits, vegetable, grains, tea, and wine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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