Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potlucks
Noun
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With a classic coconut scent, this broad-spectrum sunscreen will take you back to beach days and sunny picnics.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026 -
The beloved bakery serves up homemade treats like butterscotch blondies and salted chocolate chip cookies, alongside sandwiches perfect for alfresco beach picnics.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Noun
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While the women of the British royal family, including Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, are known to break out their tiaras for state banquets, the royal headpieces don't always make an appearance at such events.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Wildly popular religious processions, pilgrimages and feasts continue to be held in most Spanish regions.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Baltimore's crab feasts are casual, hands-on, and of course, messy.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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Vermont Inn-to-Inn — A 40-plus-mile circle route through southern Vermont with 4 days of walking, daily distances of 7 to 13 miles, gourmet breakfasts and specialty dinners prepared by innkeepers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Trump frequently had first-term dinners with business leaders but has more fully embraced the role since returning to the White House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Potlucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potlucks. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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