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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
Anaheim Hills Women’s Club is a social organization that hosts monthly luncheons, which are open to all women interested in fun and friendships.
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Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
From ladies luncheons to wedding and baby showers, guests will love this soft pink drink.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Members are treated to monthly luncheons with entertainment, programs and educational speakers.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Quarterly luncheons with municipal leaders have worked in the past and would be helpful in the future.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Mom often baked for funeral luncheons, grabbed many tags from the giving tree and donated to Saint Jude’s, Smile Train and worthy causes.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Equally iconic were its galas and benefit luncheons— events as memorable as the department store itself.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
From ladies luncheons to wedding and baby showers, guests will love this soft pink drink.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Members are treated to monthly luncheons with entertainment, programs and educational speakers.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Quarterly luncheons with municipal leaders have worked in the past and would be helpful in the future.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Mom often baked for funeral luncheons, grabbed many tags from the giving tree and donated to Saint Jude’s, Smile Train and worthy causes.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Equally iconic were its galas and benefit luncheons— events as memorable as the department store itself.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheons
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Everybody, including the president’s stern chief of security (Thomas Aquino), is skeptical of Creasy’s preparedness for the job, but Paul welcomes Creasy to multiple dinners with his family, including sullen teenage daughter Poe (Billie Boullet).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even food editors who cook all day need easy weeknight dinners.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Hantavirus is primarily spread by mice and rats to people when they are exposed to rodent urine, droppings or saliva, and less commonly through scratches or bites.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Hantavirus can also spread through rodent bites or scratches, though this is rare.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Thyme, the all-day restaurant, does great smoothies and international breakfasts, ranging from Maldivian cuisine to Sri Lankan hoppers, Middle Eastern shakshuka, Malaysian nasi lemak, and Syrniki cheesecakes for Ukrainian and Russian guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Skillet Pancakes One of the best parts of making pancakes is having leftovers on hand for quick breakfasts on the go.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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Baba itself offers individual and family-style meals featuring Greek staples like tzatziki, hummus, and falafel.—
India Amos,
Travel + Leisure,
2 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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The morning appetite is a different animal from its midday and evening counterparts; there is no growing anticipation, no gradual negotiation, no consideration of snacks or other stopgaps.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Six years later, the couple has built a successful shopping venue that offers bulk snacks, baking goods and supplies, candy, coffee and tea, as well as gifts, olive oil and machines to grind nut butters or coffee.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Diners often treat buffets like a game; there are online forums where people share strategies for maximizing the experience.—
Emily Heil,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Traditional buffets The city’s leading holiday buffet remains the Omni Fort Worth ballroom brunch.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheons. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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