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
Red-carpet arrival, entertainment and luncheon.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
At the luncheon, she was joined by fellow first-time nominees, including her Severance costar Tramell Tillman, along with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Monica Padman, Chase Infiniti, Eva Victor and Rhea Seehorn.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
There was once a time when the tomato aspic was the highlight of luncheon buffets.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
As is tradition every December 25th, the British Royal Family attended the Christmas Day service at Sandringham, an event that always culminates at the family estate with a luncheon hosted by the King and Queen.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026
At the luncheon, she was joined by fellow first-time nominees, including her Severance costar Tramell Tillman, along with Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Monica Padman, Chase Infiniti, Eva Victor and Rhea Seehorn.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
There was once a time when the tomato aspic was the highlight of luncheon buffets.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
As is tradition every December 25th, the British Royal Family attended the Christmas Day service at Sandringham, an event that always culminates at the family estate with a luncheon hosted by the King and Queen.
—María Munsuri, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
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Key Takeaways Your blood pressure is unlikely to be affected by an occasional prime rib dinner.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile in New York City, Kevin Bacon supports Amanda Seyfried at a The Testament of Ann Lee celebration dinner, and Gabrielle Union is spotted outside NBC Studios.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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For a weeknight winner or Sunday supper, try this dish that's hearty, cheesy, meaty, and delicious.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Breakfast and a hearty supper is included in the nightly room rate.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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The creation of co-owners and chefs Sachi Statz and Victor Santos, veterans of the Michelin Bib Gourmand breakfast-and-lunch restaurant Tinta y Cafe, Tin Tin revels in the blending of Cuban flavors and Italian cuisine, sometimes with a stroke of French influence.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Gruber-Miller Republican Party of Iowa Chair Jeff Kaufmann closed the GOP's legislative breakfast with a warning for Republicans to be united and oppose Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the mood for a serving of tonal dressing.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Two slices of Ezekiel bread contain 150 milligrams of sodium, while the same serving of white bread packs 268 milligrams.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Next, everyone crowds into the dining hall, where meals are served buffet-style.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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An albino raccoon named Cricket reaches through the wires of its cage to grab an animal cracker, an appetizer treat right before the evening meal.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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In middle age, though, the only seaway Melville encountered was the brackish Hudson and his journeys consisted of tabulating the wool unloaded from Manchester, rum from Havana, and tea from Calcutta.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The spirit of minimalism carries throughout the various spaces, from the breathtaking custom open kitchen to the dedicated tea room, shown above.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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Can his viewer tolerate one big gulp of pure sentimentality after two-plus hours that have largely skirted that tone?—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Nov. 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 17 Jan. 2026.
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