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
As a young business leader, Olivia Huynh has been celebrated by Mayor Jim Ross at business luncheons and visited by a long liine of celebrities and national reporters.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2025
On the other hand, the next Prism luncheon stands to be a rager.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
She was honored by the National Mother’s Day committee at the Outstanding Mother Awards luncheon on Thursday in New York.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters alongside Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso following the weekly Republican Senate policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on May 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2025
On the other hand, the next Prism luncheon stands to be a rager.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
She was honored by the National Mother’s Day committee at the Outstanding Mother Awards luncheon on Thursday in New York.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters alongside Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso following the weekly Republican Senate policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on May 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheon
Noun
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Black-tie dinners with the wealthy are nothing new for Trump.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Later, at a dinner with his dad, Pham mentioned thinking about the priesthood.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Outdoor rooms unfurl beside their canopy—terraces for twilight suppers, a future pool deck pitched toward the lake breeze.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Director: Mark Wilson The Calling Witch is author and illustrator Meredith Laye’s most infamous creation, an evil woman whose siren call beckons children into the woods at night to become her supper.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Order a breakfast of traditional tattie scones (potato patties) and bacon here, and don’t miss a visit to the latest exhibitions at Summerhall, which range from sculpture to photography to interactive and immersive artworks by Scottish creatives.—
Lottie Gross,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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Many people drink smoothies in the morning, as part of a healthy breakfast.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
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But don’t sleep on a Theta Burger—imagine a generously sized patty topped with hickory sauce, slices of dill pickles, mayonnaise, and a healthy serving of shredded cheddar cheese.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Ideally, this should be spread out in servings of 20–40 grams throughout the day.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
20 May 2025
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The device startles seals hanging around salmon run obstacles and drives them away from the buffet.—
Cheryl Katz,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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Choose from the extensive breakfast or lunch buffet, or order a la carte.—
Noelle Salmi,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Scorpios' restaurant welcomes diners for long meals, alfresco.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Each of 75 winners will get 12 months of deals including free meals, breakfast items and shakes – about $480 worth of deals.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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In addition, the bakery sells breakfast sandwiches and hashbrowns, along with hot and iced coffee, tea, cold refreshers, slushies, and other drinks.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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Also look for her updates on the backstage drama, dating situations and overall tea.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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The James Beard Award winner is teaming up with Target's Good & Gather line to bring Carolina-style appetizers, snacks, and sauces to tables across the country.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Made with whole grain Nebraska corn, milk protein isolate and simple, recognizable ingredients, this snack is popped and tumbled in real flavor like White Cheddar, Olive Oil & Sea Salt and Sweet & Salty Kettle.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Luncheon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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