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a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.
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Recent Examples of finger food
So our finger foods in Charlotte, North Carolina, might be quite different than the ones in Fargo, North Dakota.
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
Firming, Strengthening Body Lotions for Mature Skin By Erin Bunch
Cucumber slices + smoked salmon + cream cheese
Nobody wants to have to deal with a fork, knife, and plate in the heat of the game, which is why finger food like this idea from Lopez is always a hit.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
According to Huckleberry Care, BLW is an approach to introducing solids that encourages babies to feed themselves from the start with finger foods, promoting independence and fine motor development.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s a growing popularity of grazing Easter lunches, which feature cheese boards, dips, cured meats and finger foods.
—Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
Firming, Strengthening Body Lotions for Mature Skin By Erin Bunch
Cucumber slices + smoked salmon + cream cheese
Nobody wants to have to deal with a fork, knife, and plate in the heat of the game, which is why finger food like this idea from Lopez is always a hit.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
According to Huckleberry Care, BLW is an approach to introducing solids that encourages babies to feed themselves from the start with finger foods, promoting independence and fine motor development.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
There’s a growing popularity of grazing Easter lunches, which feature cheese boards, dips, cured meats and finger foods.
—Food Drink Life, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
Noun
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Orphaned babies, like opossums and squirrels, will remain under their care for at least three months, which involves bottle-feeding or tube-feeding with specialized, species-specific formulas, as well as diets that mimic their natural food sources.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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But after the county launched an aggressive public campaign to educate residents about securing garbage containers that attract hungry bears with no access to a natural food supply, incident reports plummeted.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The stunning architecture, great meals and sultry tango make this city a divine place to visit throughout the year.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There are dozens of places to find authentic Vietnamese cuisine here, so having at least one meal (plus some bubble tea and maybe a snack) is a prerequisite.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Want a high-energy girls’ weekend fueled by street tacos and seasonal cocktails?—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Highlight: The apartment comes with a furnished terrace that overlooks the canal—perfect for morning coffee and evening cocktails.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Quinoa offers about 4 grams of protein per half-cup serving, which is more than many other grains.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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The 10-piece serving has 23 grams of protein and 24 grams of total fat, while the 20-piece has 46 grams of protein and 49 grams of total fat.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Whether lighting up music festivals, hitting haute couture shows, or stepping up to the plate for celebrity softball, the A-list energy was in full effect.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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