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
Members are treated to monthly luncheons with entertainment, programs and educational speakers.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Tea sandwiches are a hallmark of Southern luncheons.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 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
Members and guests enjoyed monthly luncheons — the most recent of which was last month, featuring a Christmas boutique with local vendors offering a variety of special holiday items.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to the dinners, Ath hosts speaker luncheons, events involving CMC’s other student programming, and its highly popular daily teas that often feature discussions with faculty.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The two boats serve as floating venues for parties, weddings, meetings, luncheons and other group events.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Tea sandwiches are a hallmark of Southern luncheons.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 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
Members and guests enjoyed monthly luncheons — the most recent of which was last month, featuring a Christmas boutique with local vendors offering a variety of special holiday items.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to the dinners, Ath hosts speaker luncheons, events involving CMC’s other student programming, and its highly popular daily teas that often feature discussions with faculty.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The two boats serve as floating venues for parties, weddings, meetings, luncheons and other group events.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheons
Noun
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This, too, began as a pop-up, with Baik hosting dinners inside his parents’ Koreatown restaurant, Kobawoo House.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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High schoolers regularly volunteer to unload trucks for the local senior center and help set up dinners at the Knights of Columbus.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As players prepare to take the field on Thursday, March 26, ABC News tapped MLB and its vendors to reveal some of the best new ballpark bites and bring fans an early taste of what's on deck this season.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Travel and Leisure magazine has ranked Blue Bonnet Cafe among the top 100 breakfasts in the country.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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War in Iran CPAC — part political rally and part party and trade show — includes three days of speakers, networking breakfasts, faith worship services and cocktail and cigar receptions.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The first night is typically spent at Sirena Ranger Station, a dorm-style accommodation with hearty meals.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Affecting the first two receptors means retatrutide may help suppress appetite and slow digestion, which can help users feel full after eating even smaller meals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But no need to sneak snacks in with you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Staff should also discourage children from sharing snacks and encourage them to eat only the food intended for them.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are no hulking buffets or elbow-throwing brunch lines either; meals are seated, elegant and made to order, from Maine lobster pasta to seared foie gras and sashimi salads.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Milwaukee-area restaurants offer brunch buffets, prix fixe menus, casual and formal dining.—
Elaine Rewolinski,
jsonline.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Luncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheons. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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