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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Oh, Mother Jessica Chastain celebrates Mother's Day with Gucci and her mom Jerri in New York City on April 16.
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Yara Shahidi and her mother Keri stand side-by-side at a Mother's Day luncheon in New York City on April 16.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The San Jose Woman’s Club is celebrating its 130th anniversary by bringing back one of its most popular events — the Opera with the Stars luncheon — for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Wu’s decision to skip the annual luncheon, which will now be headlined by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on April 10, is a break with tradition.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Guest authors Gary Phillips, Adam Sikes and Terry Shames will be featured guest authors at the luncheon fundraiser to be held at the Sheraton Park Hotel beginning at 11 a.m.
Tickets are $90 per person or $850 for a table of 10.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The San Jose Woman’s Club is celebrating its 130th anniversary by bringing back one of its most popular events — the Opera with the Stars luncheon — for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2025
Wu’s decision to skip the annual luncheon, which will now be headlined by Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll on April 10, is a break with tradition.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Guest authors Gary Phillips, Adam Sikes and Terry Shames will be featured guest authors at the luncheon fundraiser to be held at the Sheraton Park Hotel beginning at 11 a.m.
Tickets are $90 per person or $850 for a table of 10.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
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Don and Virginia Askew were sitting down to a fish dinner with their son Michael when plainclothes agents surrounded their house, some armed with shotguns.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The first night at dinner, Stassi gets upset that her husband and his sister have tattoos of each other’s names.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Gathering the family around the table for Sunday supper is often a weekly tradition for families in the South.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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For Easter supper, Asti wines complement a variety of dishes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Mar. 2025
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Think berry parfaits, avocado toast, and housemade waffles for breakfast; and fresh salads, burgers, fish tacos, and shrimp & grits to round out the day and into the night.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Drew finally shows up — just in time for breakfast.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
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Keeping you hydrated and feeling ready to conquer the world is the new Daily Hydration (£32 for 30 servings) from Sixways.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Garnish with black pepper and more thyme. Makes 10 to 12 servings.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
15 Apr. 2025
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Honeydew, cantaloupe and edamame in the restaurant’s buffet did not have a time expiration label.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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This business is serving a special Mother’s Day brunch buffet with various traditional breakfast and lunch items.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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All meal prices will be raised by 3%, according to the contract renewal agreements with the two providers.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Goswami is heading to the homeless shelter Bridge to Home, a 15-minute drive away in Santa Clarita, with 40-plus gourmet meals, straight from the set of NCIS.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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The first drop for the brand noted limited quantities of a crêpe mix, shortbread cookie mix, a few flavors of tea, flower sprinkles, honey and a raspberry spread, all of which sold out in less than an hour.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Simultaneously, the cup will keep your coffee and tea piping hot.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget snacks and a cooler—some of the best stops may be picnic-perfect spots far from restaurants.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Southwest Florida may be getting a new place to pick up some favorite $5 or less snacks.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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