starter

noun

Definition of starternext
as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter The senior went 2-0 as a starter and appeared in five games overall for Hawaii last season. — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 On defense, senior Jack Wyma is the lone returning starter up front, but classmate Joshua Olex is poised to contribute heavily. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Bradyn Welch-Joiner comes over from Purdue and is the starter at center. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 The Bearcats are returning one offensive starter, lineman Grant Foreman, and also graduated area standout wide receiver Kaydon Finley, who is now at Notre Dame. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
  1. appetizer
  2. antipasto
  3. cocktail
  4. app
  5. supplies
  6. natural food
  7. finger food
  8. diet
Noun
  • The former Ole Miss standout’s seven receptions for 62 yards in his preseason debut is only an appetizer of the main course to come.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • How to Score Freebies There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but a free drink, appetizer, or dessert might be another story.
    — Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 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
  • Service types often include a formal sit-down dinner reception, a buffet dinner service, a family-style dinner, or a more minimal cocktail offering without a full dinner.
    — Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For instance, one woman is clearly having a (beach) ball hanging with her mom for her 31st summer, sipping cocktails and shopping.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of cocktail
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  • An AirTag is an accessory designed to help keep track of and find items with Apple's Find My app, the company said in a 2021 news release introducing the product.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • My neighborhood Nextdoor app, which covers a wide swath in DeKalb County and surrounding areas, has been lighting up in recent weeks with reports of coyotes spotted in backyards, city streets and even schoolyards.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of app
Noun
  • Once the night session concludes, an overnight crew drops supplies at each bar and cart, including the souvenir cups, vodka, lemonade and ice.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That includes a limited-time collection of teen and tween clothes, school supplies and accessories in pastel colors and floral prints from the women's lifestyle brand LoveShack Fancy.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplies
Noun
  • The incident comes as Colorado experiences a sharp increase in bear activity fueled by poor natural food conditions, prompting officials to urge people to take extra precautions during the busy late-summer season.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Jonkel said the lack of natural food in the wild is prompting bears to venture into populated areas to forage for food.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of natural food
Noun
  • An outdoor Fourth of July celebration calls for finger foods for all ages to enjoy.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Stick with finger foods that do not require utensils and will not smudge cards or game boards.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of finger food
Noun
  • The fatty fish in my diet provides DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fat especially concentrated in the brain and retina.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Promoting diet culture can cause children to have negative relationships with food and their bodies.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of diet

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