STARTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

starter

noun

Definition of starter

as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter Bell, who made his debut in the third preseason game after returning from last November’s ACL injury at Louisville, got the nod ahead of former Cowboys starter Jalen Tolbert, who is listed as Bell’s primary backup. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 Atlanta starter Tua Tagovailoa has looked rough this preseason. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 With two outs, starter Anthony Kay’s second pitch to Cam Smith was called a ball. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 On Monday, Rafael Devers put the Giants up early with a one-out, solo home run in the first off Braves starter Bryce Elder. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter

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Noun

Cheese dreams are typically served on their own as a bite-sized appetizer, and pack enough flavor on their own.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2026
Over the course of several hours, a kaleidoscopic array of appetizers, mains and desserts were paraded out for the hundreds of guests wearing their Sunday finery.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 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

From sunset on—when the night comes alive amidst dazzling skyline lights—the space is complete with a seafood-forward small plates menu showing French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, complemented by a list of natural wines and craft cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY).

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cocktail

Noun

The 311 app will receive messages and respond on the next business day.

— The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
On October 4, 2016, the famously quiet, reserved fighter picked up her phone, opened her Twitter (now ‘X’ ) app and clicked on the ‘search’ function.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of app

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As the airplane air-conditioning worked overtime in the desert heat, the grooms traversed the tarmac numerous times to shuttle water and supplies to the horses.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Millions of people live in or near bear habitat across the Rockies, where widespread drought has reduced supplies of nuts, berries and plants that bears eat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

With less natural food available at higher elevations, bears are moving into neighborhoods looking for an easy meal.

— Andrew Gutierrez, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
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

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

The pinkish squid glided two miles beneath the surface, its long, pale legs trailing from undulating fins, stunning scientists who know remarkably little about its diet, behavior or reproduction.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Statin therapy should be viewed as one piece of a broader health strategy alongside exercising regularly, adhering to a healthy diet and staying socially connected, according to the expert.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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