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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
Noun
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According to an affidavit filed in that case, several people were in the school’s cafeteria for a Sunday church service.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
15 June 2025
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In addition, two local schools had their cafeterias temporarily closed: McCaffrey Middle School in Galt and Elverta Elementary School in Elverta.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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However, from new restaurants and event centers to commercial leasing successes, there appears to be new life ahead for some downtown and Lowertown spots.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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Overview Of The Portfolio of Copper Cane Wines Copper Cane wines are widely available in many wine shops, grocery stores, restaurants, and online.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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From small-town diners in rural America to the lead stories on the nightly news, any gas price fluctuations tend to stir the pot.—
Linnea Geiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In this scenario, one person is willing to front the full tab and get paid back by fellow diners.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Attendees are asked to bring a basket and meet in the school lunchroom (door K) before the hunt.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 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
Noun
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The four eateries will sell cookies (Insomnia), pizza (Slice House), chicken tenders (Raising Cane’s) and gyro sandwiches (Halal Guys).—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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How to get a free chicken sandwich at Culver's According to Culver's, in light of the announcement, the fast food eatery is giving away a chicken sandwich to the first 100 customers who order one on June 16 at each of its various locations across the country.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Once the heart of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire in Norway, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is now home to artisan workshops, independent galleries, and cosy cafes.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Huge clients like Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs eat up the majority of the supply, leaving smaller cafes and chains out of luck as an entire industry tries to get their international logistics business up to speed.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The situation took off after reports surfaced last week suggesting the Greensboro lunch counter — a major symbol of the 1960 sit-ins — had been removed.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, every kind of restaurant — from fine-dining institutions to neighborhood lunch counters — is forced to layoff staff and hope there will be a restaurant to reopen later.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Food and Drink With three full-service restaurants and bars, a grab-and-go coffee shop, and a poolside snack bar, in addition to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, there were plenty of diverse dining options during our stay.—
Carole Dixon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2025
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For quick tips on how to make healthy choices when shopping for snack bars, popcorn, nuts, pickles, and fruit snacks, check out the chart below.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 June 2025
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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