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
Gabbard, who was to be sworn into office Wednesday afternoon shortly after the Senate voted to confirm her, is expected to deliver remarks at a luncheon during the conference.
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Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The nonprofit’s annual holiday tea, spring luncheon, and a pickleball event provide additional funds through ticket sales, opportunity drawings, and a percentage of sales from boutiques offering clothing, accessories, and other items.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Service at 11 a.m. with luncheon to follow.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Geoffrey Zakarian The chef, restaurateur and Food Network host will host a fashion show and luncheon with Margaret Zakarian Feb. 21 at at Bal Harbour Shop and host Sunday Brunch with Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro Feb. 23 at the Loews Miami Beach.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
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Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The nonprofit’s annual holiday tea, spring luncheon, and a pickleball event provide additional funds through ticket sales, opportunity drawings, and a percentage of sales from boutiques offering clothing, accessories, and other items.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Service at 11 a.m. with luncheon to follow.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Geoffrey Zakarian The chef, restaurateur and Food Network host will host a fashion show and luncheon with Margaret Zakarian Feb. 21 at at Bal Harbour Shop and host Sunday Brunch with Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro Feb. 23 at the Loews Miami Beach.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
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Nominees for the 97th Academy Awards gathered Tuesday night at the Academy Museum for a dinner and to keep up the annual tradition of taking a class photo of the year’s contenders.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Since she was elected in 2020 as Miami-Dade’s first Democratic mayor in 16 years, Levine Cava has embraced Biden and traveled multiple times to the White House, including for a state dinner.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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The weather is also wonderful during tulip season, so more time can be spent outdoors exploring, enjoying an al fresco supper or evening strolls.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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This supper comes together in under an hour and is great to serve with rice or mashed potatoes for scooping up all of the extra gravy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
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The discount celebrates 50 years of breakfast menu items, and arrives as an avian flu crisis pushes US egg prices to record highs.—
Alena Botros,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Million of birds have been culled since December amid infections among egg-laying hens from California to Iowa, causing grocery stores to limit purchases and breakfast chains including Waffle House and Denny's to add surcharges to orders with eggs.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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This versatile set includes a half-sheet pan, an eighth-sheet pan (great for roasting or reheating one to two servings), a cooling rack, a loaf pan, a square cake pan, and a muffin/cupcake pan.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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While regular yogurt consumption of two servings per week or more wasn’t associated with lower colorectal cancer risk in general, it was linked with a 20% lower risk of the Bifidobacterium-positive type.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fundraiser featured a buffet dinner and dessert station, as well as photo ops.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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As always, a buffet of delicious mysteries awaits us: What’s with the active shooter?—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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Light physical activity, such as a slow walk after the evening meal, is OK, but more intense activity, such as brisk walking, should be done a couple of hours before bed.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Serve it over pasta or mashed potatoes, and with a green side salad for a complete meal bursting with flavor but not much effort.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Perfumer Céline Barel blended Roman chamomile and cardamom with green magnolia leaf and light geranium to a result that’s more akin to a floral tea blend than a giftable bouquet.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even decaf coffee has caffeine and should be avoided, although decaf tea (such as chamomile) can be helpful for sleep, Gartenberg said.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Easter is around the corner, and brands are already rolling out their seasonal snack offerings.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Original Price: $499.99 Sale Price: $369.99 (26% off) Frigidaire Refrigerator Keep your snacks cool and your style cooler with this compact fridge.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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