STARTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

starter

noun

Definition of starter

as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter If Douglas cannot play, that could mean an opportunity for veteran Jalen Tolbert, the former Cowboys starter who has been inactive for the first two games. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 Tagovailoa previously was listed as doubtful, but his pregame designation means the Falcons will roll with Cooper Rush as the starter and Jack Strand as the backup. — AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Schwake, a 25-year-old first-year starter, notched one save and has surrendered only 21 goals through 26 starts. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The secondary is good enough that Zeke Berry, a starter last year on the outside, has become the third corner. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter

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Noun

Now, the restaurant offers omakase tasting menus at both lunch and dinner, with the dinner menu featuring appetizers, dessert, and eight kinds of pizza.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
This appetizer makes everybody smile and takes only 15 minutes to prepare.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of appetizer

Noun

This antipasto meets salad is what summer dinner party dreams are made of.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of antipasto

Noun

Visit the palace and stroll through its exotic gardens, dine in the historic market square, and have a nightcap at a high-end cocktail bar for a taste of the true Monaco lifestyle.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Houston’s celebration takes place September 26-27 and features 50 food and beverage pros, plus wine and spirit pairings, craft cocktails, local vendors, live DJs, dance-offs, and interactive experiences.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of cocktail

Noun

Kaamil Alli, spokesman for the country’s trade minister, said South African officials were holding discussions with US companies interested in securing critical mineral supplies.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
But supplies of Gulf energy to the West are now looking much more precarious.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

Leaving the final flowers intact allows desirable plants to form seeds and provides birds with a natural food source.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
As natural food sources decline, wasps are more attracted to sugary foods and drinks at human gatherings.

— Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of natural food

Noun

The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods.

— Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of finger food

Noun

Low iron, which is more common in women, can stem from heavy menstrual bleeding, iron absorption problems, inadequate iron in the diet and other things.

— Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Behind every one of those numbers is a patient in my exam room, often someone who has tried diet after diet without success while struggling with a disease driven far more by biology than by behavior alone.

— Disha Narang, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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