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 changes, which the speaker is expected to announce at an awards luncheon for the American Institute of Architects Friday afternoon, would take aim at the city’s construction rules for smaller residential buildings in order to encourage developers to build on smaller parcels.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Tickets to the conference and luncheon, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at the president’s Mar-a-Lago resort, will once again be largely allocated to those with the most $TRUMP coins, but the price to acquire them has become significantly cheaper.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
The luncheon is a fundraiser for the Anaheim Community Foundation, which supports nonprofits and programs across the city.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Tickets to the conference and luncheon, scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at the president’s Mar-a-Lago resort, will once again be largely allocated to those with the most $TRUMP coins, but the price to acquire them has become significantly cheaper.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The annual luncheon hosted by the Congressional Club Museum and Foundation honors the first lady and brings together congressional spouses, administration officials, and guests to advance bipartisan community service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 23 Apr. 2026
The luncheon is a fundraiser for the Anaheim Community Foundation, which supports nonprofits and programs across the city.
—Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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Allen attempted to storm the dinner on foot, carrying multiple guns and knives, and planned to kill top officials, starting with the highest-ranking, according to the criminal complaint.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In what must have made for a very interesting dinner conversation, Mane scored two goals in the Panthers’ 4-0 victory over the Indians in the March 23 conference opener.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Roasted potatoes and onions are just the side dish this classic supper needs.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Baltimore Ravens’ polarizing general manager had just ordered a chile chorizo omelette at a breakfast spot near the team’s training facility Thursday morning.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Top Chef host Kristen Kish takes her breakfast seriously.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Each wine pour was generous, between 1–2 ounces, with a decent serving of charcuterie bites.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Each 16-ounce serving comes in an aluminum can.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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Health inspectors found excess water between the stack of plates at the buffet service line.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The Italian Manfredi’s, the main dining room, the Restaurant, the World Cafe (a buffet with everything imaginable including lobster, steaks and pasta) and 24-hour room service, are all included in your fare.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now Los Angeles Times editor Daniel Hernandez, too, has reported on his meal at Noma LA, even as the paper’s critics declined to dine there.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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There is also more competition than ever in the restaurant space for health-conscious diners and protein-rich snacks and meals.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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And if the steamy climate gets to be too much, sip tereré, an ice-cold version of green Argentine tea, on an observation deck built at the height of the tree canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pair with overgrown ivy, a pot of tea, and hour upon hour of confessional conversation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jimmy Butler was retained for, gulp, Kyle Lowry and, double-gulp, Terry Rozier.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Enter our flashback machine set for the (gulp) 1900s.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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