Thesaurus results for LUNCHEONS

luncheons

noun

plural of luncheon

as in dinners

a usually formal lunch that occurs as part of a meeting or for entertaining a guest a company luncheon

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Recent Examples of luncheons All women in Rancho Bernardo and adjacent communities are welcome to attend its luncheons held on the first Thursday of September through June at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026 It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Anaheim Hills Women’s Club is a social organization that hosts monthly luncheons, which are open to all women interested in fun and friendships. — Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons. — Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026 Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons. — Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026 Quarterly luncheons with municipal leaders have worked in the past and would be helpful in the future. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026 Mom often baked for funeral luncheons, grabbed many tags from the giving tree and donated to Saint Jude’s, Smile Train and worthy causes. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Equally iconic were its galas and benefit luncheons— events as memorable as the department store itself. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026

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Guest said that behavior included providing the aides with lavish gifts, making comments about their appearance and dress, sending notes regarding his affection and inviting them to intimate dinners and vacations.

— Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Chris Barish, the co-owner, came by our table and stayed to tell stories, which is how the best dinners come to be.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dinners

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Raspberry ganache peanut butter brownie bites are crowned with dark chocolate ganache and a bright touch of raspberry.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Soft-baked and full of pumpkin flavor, these oat bites are made for convenience but don’t compromise on that classic autumn taste.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026

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For Hand-Painted Detail Versatile and timeless, this duo of hand-painted, ceramic platters can easily flit between casual family breakfasts and evenings hosting at home with a pile of hors d'oeuvres.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
What Longevity Experts Have in Common at Breakfast The breakfasts these experts eat look pretty different, but a few ingredients and habits came up again and again.

— Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of breakfasts

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These come with two servings in a box (two egg bites per serving), in Uncured Bacon & Gruyère or Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper.

— Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.

— Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of servings

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Losing access to free meals could require families to spend on average nearly $1,000 per student each school year, according to the Center for American Progress.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Guests in Red Level rooms (Gran Meliá’s premium service) can access a private club lounge for all-day snacks, meals, and drinks; dedicated check-in; a private concierge and a private terrace.

— Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

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In Dearborn Heights, adjacent to the city of Dearborn, Nuts Now is a literal candy store, serving buffets of sweets and snacks that are a part of a larger conversation in the social sphere.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Here, a breakfast buffet to beat all other buffets is available, with plenty of fruit, a serious pastry section and a daily changing South Asian offering such as Sri Lankan hoppers or Maldivian tuna curry.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of buffets

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