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Recent Examples of luncheonette
In the best picture winner The French Connection (1971), directed by William Friedkin, Lo Bianco was Sal Boca, a flashy guy who as the owner of a modest luncheonette seemed to have a lot of cash on hand.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024
Afterwards, a few of us walked to a small luncheonette where backups ate post-showtime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2024
The site of Pete’s Candy Store, on Lorimer Street, was once a general store, a luncheonette and a gambling den.
—New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2024
Afterwards, a few of us walked to a small luncheonette where backups ate post-showtime.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2024
The site of Pete’s Candy Store, on Lorimer Street, was once a general store, a luncheonette and a gambling den.
—New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
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Foxconn built actual campuses around the manufacturing facilities, with dorms, cafeterias, and even specialty convenience stores.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Harrison was at the school on a Sunday preparing for the week while a church service was being held in the cafeteria, an affidavit said.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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New Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33 restaurants opening in 17 states.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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And in 2023, Spain had more restaurants on the World’s 50 Best list than any other country.—
Jon Yeomans,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Shaded patio seating for 50 diners has been added along the Almaden side of this corner building.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Peach Pit Bellini This sparkling Bellini is a nod to Beverly Hills, 90210's most iconic diner, The Peach Pit, where the West Bev crew dished on life, love, and teen drama—not to mention perfect for summer.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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His Edward works wonders on Stewart’s Bella, who spends much of the first movie staring at him, lips apart, across the high school lunchroom and parking lot.—
Bruce Handy,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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First, this manager purposely walks the applicant down to the lunchroom to get a cup of whatever.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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When this reporter stopped by after lunch, every single person of about 10 people in the first-floor eatery was of Korean heritage.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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An inspector observed a roach walking across a counter in the eatery, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Bars and Restaurants Surf through seven restaurants, cafes, and lounges onboard Quest.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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The teenaged couple has dates that take place at the Santa Monica Pier, on the train, downtown LA cafes, Linden, and Echo Park Lake.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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Ultimately, every kind of restaurant — from fine-dining institutions to neighborhood lunch counters — is forced to layoff staff and hope there will be a restaurant to reopen later.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 May 2025
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When its first lunch counter opened in New Albany, Indiana, around 1923, the F.W. Woolworth Company was already known for innovation.—
Katya Cengel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Both have a snack bar, restrooms, and shaded eating areas.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Large commercial airports feature lines snaking through the TSA, long lines at the snack bar, and a John Muir Trail-length hike to baggage claim.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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