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
The luncheon, which is free to veterans, costs $10 for guests.
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The dispute resurfaced publicly Friday at a Dallas Friday Group luncheon.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 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
An even spread of Sunday-luncheon locals, American tourists, skilled golfers, families, and returning couples curious to see what's changed and what hasn't.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The dispute resurfaced publicly Friday at a Dallas Friday Group luncheon.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 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
An even spread of Sunday-luncheon locals, American tourists, skilled golfers, families, and returning couples curious to see what's changed and what hasn't.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
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For many Americans, the most vulnerable eating decisions of the day happen between lunch and dinner, and those decisions could have long-term consequences for how the body and brain handle blood sugar later in the day, according to recent research and reports.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Democratic governors plan to boycott a White House dinner after two of their colleagues were excluded.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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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,
9 Feb. 2026
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The other stuck with the crisp, supper-club-esque salad with a kicky vinaigrette.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Along with caffeinated beverages, there are also homemade pastries, breakfast, and lunch—think avocado toast, chicken salad sandwiches, and Caesar salad.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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This versatile dairy staple can bulk up a breakfast smoothie, anchor a marinade for lamb and other meats, form the base of classic dips like tzatziki, and transform ice pops into high-protein, healthy desserts—adding tang, tenderness, and creaminess along the way.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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In contrast, some whole foods can actually supply nearly a full day’s worth of fiber in a single serving.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Typically, an 8-ounce serving of the juice contains 32 calories, 20 milligrams of sodium, 8 grams of carbohydrates and 6 grams of sugar.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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But do buffets actually save people money?—
Andrea Margolis Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Admission includes an open bar and four-hour buffet.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Amid a meal of beet salad, mushroom potpie, and chocolate cake, a murder disrupted the convivial proceedings, and the thirty or so guests attempted to suss out the culprit.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Tinctures and extracts are easy to mix with your favorite juice, tea, smoothie or shake.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The spa features 11 treatment rooms, each more serene than the last, all managed exclusively by the Ritz (so yes, the robes are plush, the tea is infused, and the playlist sounds like an angel curated it).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Can his viewer tolerate one big gulp of pure sentimentality after two-plus hours that have largely skirted that tone?—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
14 Nov. 2025
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Even as dusk descended, people lined up to gulp from public fountains (another blessing), to fill their water bottles, or to splash their bare skin.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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