starters

noun

plural of starter
as in appetizers

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Recent Examples of starters But this is the first time all three were voted as starters, with Boston also getting that honor in 2023 and 2025, while Clark has been a starter the last two years. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 With most starters sitting out the preseason opener and Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel dealing with hamstring injuries, Stefanski turned to Sanders as the starter and primary option Friday night. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for starters
  1. appetizers
  2. cocktails
  3. apps
  4. supplies
  5. natural foods
  6. finger foods
Noun
  • The event will include pitmaster tastings, oysters, appetizers, desserts and drinks.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of appetizers
Noun
  • There's also a full bar onboard, with bar staff creating specialty cocktails daily.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The heart of the ship is the deck bar, where guests can grab coffee in the mornings and wine and cocktails throughout the day.
    — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
Definition of cocktails
Noun
  • Why singles are ditching dating apps Dating app fatigue is measurable.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • Similarly, nudifying apps that manage to skirt reviews and appear in Google and Apple app stores despite violating terms could draw legal attention.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Definition of apps
Noun
  • Global crude prices settled as high as $114 a barrel in May, as strikes in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off supplies from the Gulf.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • This free pet pantry offers free pet food, treats and supplies for dogs, cats and other small animals.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of supplies
Noun
  • It’s recommended to get magnesium through natural foods instead of supplements because natural food provides additional nutrients, including fiber, with numerous health benefits.
    — Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
Definition of natural foods
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  • 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 foods

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