as in dinner
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 luncheon
This leaderboard breaks down who’s accumulated enough of the memecoin to attend the gala luncheon and other festivities.
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Once the queen of Southern luncheons and brunches, Quiche Lorraine stood atop its pedestal in the '70s.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, Hudson wore a strapless silver Georges Chakra fall 2025 couture dress to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
The luncheon turned into a party when Fast and Furious actor and singer Tyrese took to the stage for a surprise performance, inspiring Zendaya and other stars like sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey to get on their feet.
—Morgan Evans, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ben Weiss, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Once the queen of Southern luncheons and brunches, Quiche Lorraine stood atop its pedestal in the '70s.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Earlier in the day, Hudson wore a strapless silver Georges Chakra fall 2025 couture dress to the ICG Publicists Awards luncheon.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Mar. 2026
The luncheon turned into a party when Fast and Furious actor and singer Tyrese took to the stage for a surprise performance, inspiring Zendaya and other stars like sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey to get on their feet.
—Morgan Evans, Vanity Fair, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As described in the New Testament, a Seder was the last supper of Jesus Christ, who was Jewish.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Slices of the cheesy, savory pastry are equally appropriate for breakfast, brunch, lunch, a snack, a first course for dinner or the main course for a light supper.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The breakfast sandwich comes topped with a peppery Spicy Saja Sauce.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The breakfast buffet is an additional charge of $15, though there's a coffee and tea station in each room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a generous serving of cope in that statement.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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These ramekins are great for ensuring every guest gets a serving, but they can be made in a two-quart baking dish, too.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The full buffet costs $55 per person and $25 for children 12 and under.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cicis Pizza is offering two limited-time buffet deals during the month of April.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The lodge evokes the spirit of yesteryear while offering all-inclusive dude ranch vacations that include horseback riding, water sports, and homemade meals.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The more virtuous may prefer the nonalcoholic Easter Egg Hunt mocktail, a mix of strawberry, coconut, pineapple, orange and butterfly pea tea ($12).—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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