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Recent Examples of luncheonette
In the best picture winner The French Connection (1971), directed by William Friedkin, Lo Bianco was Sal Boca, a flashy guy who as the owner of a modest luncheonette seemed to have a lot of cash on hand.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024
Afterwards, a few of us walked to a small luncheonette where backups ate post-showtime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2024
The site of Pete’s Candy Store, on Lorimer Street, was once a general store, a luncheonette and a gambling den.
—New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024
Afterwards, a few of us walked to a small luncheonette where backups ate post-showtime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2024
The site of Pete’s Candy Store, on Lorimer Street, was once a general store, a luncheonette and a gambling den.
—New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
See All Example Sentences for luncheonette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
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Foxconn built actual campuses around the manufacturing facilities, with dorms, cafeterias, and even specialty convenience stores.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Harrison was at the school on a Sunday preparing for the week while a church service was being held in the cafeteria, an affidavit said.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Between 2005 and 2009, Herb franchised eight Nathan’s Famous restaurants at Walmarts across Florida.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Here are 17 restaurants that are at least 90 years old.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Known for its sophisticated algorithm analyzing thousands of reviews, published professional evaluations, and guest feedback, La Liste is extending travel inspiration to global diners with this new ranking.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Le created all of the recipes herself, cooks food in the restaurant and even serves dishes to diners.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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His Edward works wonders on Stewart’s Bella, who spends much of the first movie staring at him, lips apart, across the high school lunchroom and parking lot.—
Bruce Handy,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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First, this manager purposely walks the applicant down to the lunchroom to get a cup of whatever.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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An inspector observed a roach walking across a counter in the eatery, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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When this reporter stopped by after lunch, every single person of about 10 people in the first-floor eatery was of Korean heritage.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Mushroom coffee is pretty much everywhere by now—from the beverage aisle of the grocery store to your favorite healthy cafe.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Aside from a few food and coffee options on either side of Harris Ranch and a smattering in Bown Crossing, there are no restaurants, dining spots or cafes for neighbors to gather.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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When its first lunch counter opened in New Albany, Indiana, around 1923, the F.W. Woolworth Company was already known for innovation.—
Katya Cengel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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How The Controversy Started Last week, a report from Black Press USA suggested that the Greensboro lunch counter display — a centerpiece artifact from the Civil Rights Movement — would be removed from the National Museum of American History.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Both have a snack bar, restrooms, and shaded eating areas.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Large commercial airports feature lines snaking through the TSA, long lines at the snack bar, and a John Muir Trail-length hike to baggage claim.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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