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
Plus, luncheons, showers, and brunches always benefit from a pretty sparkling punch so why not make this bubbly one.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Two weeks ago dozens of illustrious chefs attended a luncheon to pay homage to André Soltner, who died at the age of 93 in January, as an icon of their profession as owner of the New York French restaurant Lutèce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In recent times, the city has had some basic interaction with the chamber, including promoting business openings and several councilmembers appearing at luncheons hosted by the organization.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
About 350 people at this year’s luncheon listened as Stephan and public officials described each awardee’s heroic actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Two weeks ago dozens of illustrious chefs attended a luncheon to pay homage to André Soltner, who died at the age of 93 in January, as an icon of their profession as owner of the New York French restaurant Lutèce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
In recent times, the city has had some basic interaction with the chamber, including promoting business openings and several councilmembers appearing at luncheons hosted by the organization.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2025
About 350 people at this year’s luncheon listened as Stephan and public officials described each awardee’s heroic actions.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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Black-tie dinners with the wealthy are nothing new for Trump.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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In a different shot, Dobrev and White sit side by side at dinner.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Community Plate is offering Maine an antidote to loneliness and disconnection, one supper at a time.—
Caitlin Shetterly,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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The first Party of the Year was arranged as a midnight supper in the fall—not on the first Monday in May—and was not hosted at the Met.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Order a breakfast of traditional tattie scones (potato patties) and bacon here, and don’t miss a visit to the latest exhibitions at Summerhall, which range from sculpture to photography to interactive and immersive artworks by Scottish creatives.—
Lottie Gross,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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Rancho Bernardo’s annual Memorial Day commemoration will begin with a pancake breakfast and conclude with a ceremony at the RB Veterans Memorial.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Globally, it is estimated that 80 percent of banana production, equivalent to billions of servings, is under threat from TR4 and there are currently no commercially viable resistant replacements ready for large-scale planting.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Compared to the one-gram-per-pound benchmark, which would tell her to eat at least 170 grams, that’s a difference of one to three servings of chicken breast, or two to three cups of plain Greek yogurt (cows suffer a lot for that!).—
Marina Bolotnikova,
Vox,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The device startles seals hanging around salmon run obstacles and drives them away from the buffet.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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Choose from the extensive breakfast or lunch buffet, or order a la carte.—
Noelle Salmi,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Every Southerner knows that there's no better meal to eat than one that's come off the grill.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Counting carbs and meal timing: Treatment will also include learning how to count carbohydrates and timing meals for proper insulin dosages.—
Daniel Combs,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Also look for her updates on the backstage drama, dating situations and overall tea.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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In addition, the bakery sells breakfast sandwiches and hashbrowns, along with hot and iced coffee, tea, cold refreshers, slushies, and other drinks.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Roasted pears are sweet enough for dessert or a fun snack for the whole family.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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This is a great spot to sit, have a snack and observe the waterfowl and other birds, like red-winged blackbirds, song sparrows and lesser goldfinches (which are only lesser in their names).—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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