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Recent Examples of platter
The chain recently introduced a new Family Meal deal allowing customers to build a customizable Family Meal platter consisting of one deli entree and two deli sides each, for just $35 to feed four people.
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
In Iraq, the removal of Saddam Hussein enhanced Iran’s position in that country and delivered Iraq to Iran on a silver platter.
—Ghassan E. El-Eid, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Instead of a charcuterie board, opt for a fresh crudités platter.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
In the middle of one dinner, Azumi pulled out a book-sized, off-white oval platter with a crackly glaze.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
In Iraq, the removal of Saddam Hussein enhanced Iran’s position in that country and delivered Iraq to Iran on a silver platter.
—Ghassan E. El-Eid, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Instead of a charcuterie board, opt for a fresh crudités platter.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
In the middle of one dinner, Azumi pulled out a book-sized, off-white oval platter with a crackly glaze.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platter
Noun
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Catcher Agustin Ramirez, who is working to improve defensively after a shaky rookie season, threw out one of two runners attempting to steal a base and went 2 for 3 challenging pitches behind the plate.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alternatively, Lazy Coconut serves fresh Mediterranean-style sharing plates and fun cocktails, while MontAzure resort’s beachfront restaurant, Shimmer, is the destination to book for sunset dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s big, but most Atlases will have a 15-inch touch screen — nearly as big as a McDonald’s tray — to manage smartphone, navigation, audio, climate control and more.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Even a few hooks, a small tray and a basket can transform a chaotic entryway into a space that works for you every single day.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the Himalayas, when the first snow comes, kids collect the snow into steel plates or bowls.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four Sigmatic is one of the OG mushroom coffees—one tablespoon delivers 9000mg of powerful adaptogenic mushroom powders like chaga, lion’s mane, and reishi, as well as a little caffeine (but less than your average cup of coffee).—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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On the side, there’s a cup of mushroom stock fortified with soy sauce, molasses, rosemary and a touch of cayenne pepper for dunking.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ask your server for their opinion on the natural wines, or go for a low-key aperitivo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The team's research has been accepted for publication in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Letters and is available as a preprint on the paper repository server arXiv.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Chili, chicken casserole and community keep fueling Lupie’s Cafe decades later.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Whip up your favorite casserole recipes, broil fish, marinate meat and more in this durable casserole dish.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Or don’t bother with the menu, ask the waiter for his daily recommendations instead.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mark is wearing trendy glasses with thicker frames that earn an instant compliment from the waiter.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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For the minimalist coffee lover who can’t resist a little chrome, Louise Roe has just the cup and saucer set to slide under the tree.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2026
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Wiedenfeld says that birdbaths don’t have to be a saucer on a pedestal.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platter. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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