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Recent Examples of starter
Get the recipe > Puréeing the corn makes for a creamier chowder in this starter or light main that’s garnished with crispy bacon and basil.
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
After experiencing limited playing time while backing up Quinn Ewers for his first two years at Texas, Manning opened his first season as a full-time starter this past weekend.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Dolphins starters racked up big plays yet gave up some of their own, a bit surprising considering the Jaguars opted to play their backups.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
For starters, the quality of natural water is degrading—creating more favorable conditions for Legionella, which loves acidic water and low oxygen levels, to multiply—as the planet warms.
—Dylan Scott, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
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Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
After experiencing limited playing time while backing up Quinn Ewers for his first two years at Texas, Manning opened his first season as a full-time starter this past weekend.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Dolphins starters racked up big plays yet gave up some of their own, a bit surprising considering the Jaguars opted to play their backups.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
For starters, the quality of natural water is degrading—creating more favorable conditions for Legionella, which loves acidic water and low oxygen levels, to multiply—as the planet warms.
—Dylan Scott, Wired News, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for starter
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People just can’t get enough of Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4, which arrived after two remixed Air Jordan 4 RM appetizers in 2024.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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After an appetizer of a Week 0 slate last weekend, we will be treated to a full schedule on Saturday featuring monster matchups like Texas-Ohio State and LSU-Clemson.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Keeping things cute and cozy, couples can book a Romantic Sunset Escapade or Sunset Cruise, complete with wine and antipasto.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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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
Noun
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HoneyBee Sage's signature brewed teas and alcohol-free craft cocktails will be available.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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If craft cocktails are your thing, be sure to check out The Smoky Note in Albuquerque.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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This was partly due to gender imbalance, that is having more men on the app than women, but cultural expectations also play a major role, where men are often expected to make the first move.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That’s all done through a very simple, easy-to-use app and at no cost.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a dressing room near the amphitheatre on Little Island, a makeup artist (James Kaliardos, standing) was pouring his attention and a wealth of beauty supplies onto a countertenor (Anthony Roth Costanzo, seated).—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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And for those who enjoy the in-store shopping experience, select Party City locations nationwide continue to welcome customers who want to browse and pick up their party supplies in person.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The highly nutritious and natural food is native to the upper Midwest.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Target is no longer an elusive retailer for natural food brands like Sunnie.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Serving ribbons of asparagus on top of baguette slices turns it from a side dish into a spring-ready finger food.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Stick to loose-leaf teas, light finger foods, like scones and sandwiches, and charming tableware.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Aug. 2025
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Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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After around four-and-a-half years, 55 participants (63% of the original group) came back for checks that included DEXA body scans, blood tests, blood pressure measurements, diet and activity questionnaires, and stool samples for gut microbiome analysis.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Starter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/starter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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