as in dinners
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 luncheons
Its namesake Waldorf salad—a crisp mixture of apples and celery tossed in creamy mayonnaise, created in the late nineteenth century by Oscar Tschirky, the original maître d’hôtel—became a staple of innumerable luncheons, a pillar of countless Junior League cookbooks.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
From wedding and baby showers to luncheons, this make-ahead citrus bars are sure to make an appearance.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
From wedding and baby showers to luncheons, this make-ahead citrus bars are sure to make an appearance.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheons
Noun
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There will be an array of events the weekend of September 26 to 28 at the Joseph—from a cooking class led by Top Chef champ Mei Lin to wine tastings to a cocktail mixology course—with the tentpoles being a pair of dinners that will show off very different styles of cooking.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meticulous, frugal and involved in all aspects of the business, Armani put his stamp of approval on everything from skirt lengths and the flowers strewn around at gala dinners to the colors of the curtains in the offices.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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She is raped, half-drunk, at a party and bites off a piece of her attacker’s ear.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The disease spreads through triatomine insect bites, per UCLA Health.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant, open since 1996 and founded by experienced cafe owner Peter Schroder, was once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pay cuts for teachers, layoffs for school nurses, lost funding for free breakfasts, depleted resources for kids’ mental health—these are just some of the ways that slashed federal budgets could make schools less safe.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Restaurant portions and even homemade servings can often triple a standard serving without realizing it.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since then, their roadside stand has evolved into a destination with produce from local growers and a menu of comforting baked goods, lunches, and take-home meals.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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By mixing tradition with play, the pieces are meant to make both everyday meals and holiday gatherings feel special.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The boxy fit will easily layer without feeling too bulky, and the front is fitted with functional pockets for my phone, headphones, and even some extra snacks.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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The credit is valid at more than 100 dining and lounge venues, from fine dining restaurants, top steakhouses, and famed chefs to casual food halls, buffets and coffee shops.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dining in the three main dining rooms, buffets, fast-casual options, room service, and most non-alcoholic drinks, including sodas, are all part of the cost of a cruise.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Luncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheons. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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