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
Inside the luncheon held at the Greenwich Hotel, which celebrated the Through Her Lens Program, Holmes posed for photos alongside attendees Maggie Rogers, Cazzie David, Alina Cho, and Jane Rosenthal.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The winner — who receives a trophy, a $1,000 scholarship, an honorary luncheon, and recognition at a Denver Summit FC match — will be announced on Sunday.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Last week, the executive addressed the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at a luncheon in Hollywood to outline the carrier’s growth plans.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 June 2026
It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The winner — who receives a trophy, a $1,000 scholarship, an honorary luncheon, and recognition at a Denver Summit FC match — will be announced on Sunday.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Last week, the executive addressed the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance at a luncheon in Hollywood to outline the carrier’s growth plans.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 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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Lester’s, the hotel’s restaurant, will open in the annex next door in summer 2026, but a full breakfast is served daily in the cozy on-site bar adorned with nautical paintings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Make thick, fluffy Belgian waffles for breakfast, lunch or even dinner with this compact waffle maker.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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One whole large egg is considered a serving.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
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To coin a phrase, some are born super-powered, some become super-powered and some have superpowers thrust upon them, and in every case this comes with a serving of tragedy and trauma, for heroes and villains alike.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The ground-floor restaurant has been transformed into Café Ginori, while breakfast is served in the courtyard restaurant Mosaico with a full buffet and hot dishes made to order.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Shnaider would try to dominate from the back of the court; Chwalińska would neutralize her with a buffet of spins and slices.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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But my favorite meal of all was room-service breakfast, served on our patio, with perfect ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The attorney said earlier this week that her clients also had been given meals containing worms, which prompted some detainees to go on a hunger strike.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
29 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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