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Recent Examples of starter
Well, for starters, everyone from Paris Hilton to Princess Beatrice and Meghan Markle can’t get enough of Rothy’s footwear, which masters the balance between chic and comfortable.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
For starters, there weren’t a lot of participants and thus few stirring harmonic intersections in the walking part of the piece.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Their second and third big men (de facto sixth starter Al Horford and impact reserve Luke Kornet) both are impending free agents and should have strong markets this offseason.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Their only two runs came in the sixth when Trevor Larnach and Correa went back-to-back against Mariners starter Bryan Woo.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 24 June 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
For starters, there weren’t a lot of participants and thus few stirring harmonic intersections in the walking part of the piece.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
Their second and third big men (de facto sixth starter Al Horford and impact reserve Luke Kornet) both are impending free agents and should have strong markets this offseason.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Their only two runs came in the sixth when Trevor Larnach and Correa went back-to-back against Mariners starter Bryan Woo.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
Noun
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Who pays for the appetizers that some people ate, but not all?—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Day two will highlight hundreds of premium California wineries and regional craft breweries that are paired with appetizers and shareable foods.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Bring your appetite and go big, with antipasto, pasta, main course, and dessert at a homey trat like Da Enzo da 29.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2024
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Most locals start with the mixed antipasto, an array of raw and cooked seafood, before having the Assassina.—
Laura May Todd Enea Arienti,
New York Times,
17 May 2024
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This Basque hack turns budget vino into a dead-simple cocktail.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
27 June 2025
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What’s more, it’s infused with a conditioning cocktail of sunflower oil, safflower extract, and hibiscus flower extract.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Someone had to have changed the original default setting from do not delete to saving them for only 30 days, if the state’s chief utility was using the texting app that comes with the phone, and not Signal or Snapchat.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
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Additionally, Strava, a digital activity tracking app, is integrated into routes around the resort.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile the Pandemic Response Office Is Down to 1 Staffer Why don’t companies use natural food dye?—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Mayne said there's a sentiment that natural food dyes are safer, but that's not always the case.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
Noun
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To accommodate any dietary restrictions, encourage guests to contribute their favorite finger foods.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
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Instead of serving up a five-course meal, make a spread of apps and finger foods for guests to munch on while painting.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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During three trials, participants were assigned to specific healthy diets — such as low-fat, low-carb, Mediterranean and green-Mediterranean — for 18 to 24 months.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Geese and cranes differ in many ways, such as diet, behavior and migration strategies.—
Anne Readel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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