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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
Quarterly luncheons with municipal leaders have worked in the past and would be helpful in the future.
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Additional funds are raised through holiday and spring luncheons, a pickleball tournament, and sales at the consignment shop on El Tordo, now headed up by TCF Executive Director Suzanne Newman and staffed by volunteers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
While the end of the year and holiday season is a key moment for the foundation, Jones said the work extends year-round through initiatives like back-to-school drives and community luncheons.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Additional funds are raised through holiday and spring luncheons, a pickleball tournament, and sales at the consignment shop on El Tordo, now headed up by TCF Executive Director Suzanne Newman and staffed by volunteers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 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
While the end of the year and holiday season is a key moment for the foundation, Jones said the work extends year-round through initiatives like back-to-school drives and community luncheons.
—Alexa Stone, Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheons
Noun
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Think shuffleboard clubs, urban farms that host dinners, and dog parks.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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Their first date was a masked, socially distanced walk around the Olympic Village, and dinners were enjoyed together while separated by plexiglass.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The happy hour menu is filled with small bites, speciality drinks, wines and mocktails.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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All-day bites like lobster rolls and fish and chops can be enjoyed riverside on the patio or by the heated pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Prep a batch and stash it in the fridge for up to three days for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Breezy breakfasts begin with visits to the buffet selection indoors, where plates are adorned with slivers of cold meats, cheeses, and sweet pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 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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One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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With multiple sites across Louisville’s northeastern suburbs, Gustavo’s offers diners several convenient places to gather for weeknight meals, business lunches, or weekend celebrations.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The minibar is a compelling decorative touch on its own, set inside a dedicated cupboard and features an array of local, gourmet snacks, antiqued wine and cocktail glasses, and an anniversary edition of the 1935 Illy espresso machine for your morning and afternoon coffees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Here, a kitchen island provides the chef with more work space while on the dining area side of the island there will be seating for informal snacks or guests while entertaining.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Paiza residents, however, would do well to make full use of the Paiza Sky Residence, where a rotating cast of sumptuous buffets, indulgent high tea,s and free-flowing cocktails await.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Opportunistic feeders, grackles have always liked Texas school campuses, bird feeders, hamburger stands, shopping centers anchored by grocery stores and eateries with patios that somehow turn into on-demand grackle buffets.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Adds to Your Daily Caffeine Amount Drinking boba made with caffeinated teas like black, green, and oolong tea can contribute to your total caffeine intake for the day.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Drinks include soft drinks, fruit teas and boba tea lattes, as well as a full bar serving draft beer, cocktails and NA beverages.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Luncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheons. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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