STARTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

starter

noun

Definition of starter

as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter Toronto Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease had been on the precipice of a no-hitter multiple times before. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 There’s a no-doubt starter in here — above-average fastball, plus changeup, throws strikes, and enough breaking ball that is at least a fourth starter. — Keith Law, New York Times, 7 July 2026 Every starter except Jac Caglianone had at least one RBI for the Royals, who trailed 9-4 before tying it with five runs in the fifth and pushing ahead with a seven-run seventh against Matt Seelinger (0-1), who made his major league debut. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 He was traded to Boston in 2014, and in 2016, after being used primarily as a starter for much of his career, he was moved to the bullpen. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter

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Noun

The three-course dinner, $39, subs in a Fritto Misto appetizer and a Mary’s Chicken entree selection.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
The event will include pitmaster tastings, oysters, appetizers, desserts and drinks.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 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

The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
After a little explanation, the cocktail names usually click, building the anticipation.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of cocktail

Noun

Apple examines each application and each update of every third-party app, and if these don’t meet Apple’s definition of acceptable, then they are not allowed to be installed.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Membership includes in-app weight tracking, 24/7 messaging access to licensed providers and a dedicated care team for monthly follow-ups.

— Jay Sparks, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of app

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The team also works to make sure the rescue workers have the tools, food, supplies and transportation while abroad, as well as oversee the trip back home.

— Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The clinic offers vaccinations for dogs and cats, rabies vaccinations, licensing, microchips, pet food and other supplies.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

When to Call a Pest Control Professional Cicada killers are vital to the natural food chain, but their digging can cause damage to yards, lawns, and gardens.

— Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Camp Safely - Set up camp away from dense cover and natural food sources.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 22 June 2026

Definition of natural food

Noun

But perhaps the most interesting find of this research is the fact that a single stingray carries within its muscle tissue a chemical archive shaped by diet, environment and physiology.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Just this week, a UC Davis study showed that the diet of wolves in northeastern California was comprised mostly of cattle, prompting the lead scientist to suggest that the species’ strong recovery was due to the availability of livestock.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of diet

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