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
Industry leaders were treated to a barbecue at the stables of Percy Warner Steeplechase Course, a dinner at Belle Meade Country Club and a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased here.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, through the organization’s Del Oro division will hold the 20th Annual Helping Handbags fundraiser luncheon at William Jessup University in Rocklin.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Host a luncheon for six with the Oasbira Outdoor Dining Set, or choose the Devoko 3-Piece Wicker Patio Set as the backdrop for a casual menu for two.
—Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased here.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, through the organization’s Del Oro division will hold the 20th Annual Helping Handbags fundraiser luncheon at William Jessup University in Rocklin.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Host a luncheon for six with the Oasbira Outdoor Dining Set, or choose the Devoko 3-Piece Wicker Patio Set as the backdrop for a casual menu for two.
—Michelle Lau, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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And Bina remains as stridently anti-Joanne as ever, banning her from the Roklovs’ weekly Shabbat dinner and blaming her when Noah is passed over for the promotion.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Why let a $10 billion lawsuit get in the way of old friends having some chicken and gravy for dinner?—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Born in a community cookbook (like most of the best recipes), this effortless supper leans on convenient seasoning packets and jarred pepperonici peppers for a big flavor boost.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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There would be a simple supper on TV trays.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Not our favorite of the breakfast meats, the poster admits, but not past its expiration date.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meals — breakfast, lunch and a snack — are provided to kids four days a week in Head Start programs.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Avoid café-style lattes and chai concentrates, which can often contain 30 grams of sugar or more in a single serving.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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The same serving meets about 50% of your vitamin C needs.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Food shortage and frostbite are replaced today with lavish buffets and heated bathroom floors.—
Brad Japhe,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant also has American and Japanese breakfast buffets.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Deer will gobble them up as a high-protein meal.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
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Try eating smaller meals more often to get the energy and nutrients your body needs.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy your morning coffee or tea on the private back porch, or settle into the living room with a good book.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dressy Attire London has its fair share of traditions, including afternoon tea and nights of theater.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 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 28 Oct. 2025.
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