STARTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

starter

noun

Definition of starter

as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter Now a sophomore in his second season as Morton’s starter, Price emerged as a top signal-caller. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 The Panthers could face another team without its star quarterback as Buccaneers starter Baker Mayfield continues to recover from a dislocated thumb. — Neil Nakahodo, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 Argyle entered a district game against Colleyville Heritage without a crucial starter. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 Bo threw for 2,006 yards and 30 touchdowns with three interceptions through seven games this season to bring the team to a 6-1 record in his first season as a starter, the outlet reported. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter

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Noun

The name Off the Menu references the creative appetizers served at fine dining spots, made with unusual ingredients and unexpected juxtapositions of flavors.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Smaller portions of meat served on skewers as appetizers or small plates are all over, thanks perhaps to high costs and the national hunger for protein-heavy diets.

— John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 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

There are also a couple of casual, al fresco dining options around the pool and cabanas, a market-style spot for grab-and-go and deli-style options, a Starbucks, and a cocktail-forward lobby bar.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
In Paris, rioters targeted police with Molotov cocktails at the end of Saturday’s march on the city’s eastern edge, injuring three officers and setting a car ablaze, police said.

— Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of cocktail

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Abbott said that Accenture research found that 65% of consumers are open to using a GPT-like financial assistant through a Gen AI platform or digital wallet, and 71% would welcome an AI assistant embedded within their primary bank's mobile app.

— Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
As Intterra began hearing both the admiration fire chiefs had for Watch Duty and their frustration with it, the company started designing the Aware app.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of app

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They were offered the choice of evacuating to territory controlled by Ukraine or Russia, or remaining in the city with replenished food and medical supplies.

— HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
The International Energy Agency (IEA) notes that sodium-ion battery production remains heavily concentrated in China, despite the potential for more geographically diverse raw-material supplies.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

Like other species, blue jays are serious about mealtime—especially during the winter when natural food sources are in shorter supply.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026
This growth is driven by increasing demand for natural food colors, color-changing beverages, health supplements, and organic skin care products.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of natural food

Noun

Nature’s finger food is a high-effort, modest-yield treat, like shellfish or certain nuts, where a lot of work goes into exposing a smallish bit of what’s edible.

— The Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Use it as a candy bowl or for snacks like puppy chow, cookies, and other finger foods to add a decorative touch to your countertop spread, then cover it with the lid to store any extras.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of finger food

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