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Recent Examples of barbecue
Three large houses, ranging between 1,614 and 2,152 square feet, offer sea views, a dedicated butler service, and terraces with a barbecue grill and private pool.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Fare included barbecue reuben sliders, parfait desserts topped with a large berry, brownie bites, macaroni and cheese and specialty beverages.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Here's a list of the best barbecue stops, in alphabetical order by state.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Cooper complimented The Shed's cooks for being great at barbecue competitions and the restaurant service industry.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Fare included barbecue reuben sliders, parfait desserts topped with a large berry, brownie bites, macaroni and cheese and specialty beverages.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Here's a list of the best barbecue stops, in alphabetical order by state.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Cooper complimented The Shed's cooks for being great at barbecue competitions and the restaurant service industry.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
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This shift towards smaller, more manageable meals means traditional heavy dishes like ham or lamb roasts – once staples – are replaced by lighter, more adaptable fare.—
Food Drink Life,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The comedy series is both a loving tribute to Hollywood and a scathing roast of it.—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When people get sick from a cookout, picnic, or potluck, a common dish that’s pointed to is the potato salad.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Martha Stewart Americana Star Gingham Plaid Table Runner Fourth of July is still a ways off, but here’s a chance to grab a 72-inch-long table runner that’s virtually guaranteed to get compliments from guests at your cookout.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are 18 beers on tap, most of which are Colorado brews; pub fare like brats, burgers and fries; and salads and poke.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2025
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There is a lot of very traditional career advice in this book, with instructions on how to dress and talk in the workplace (avoid clothes that are too tight, no vocal fry or uptalking, one drink limit at the office party).—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Loreto: Start your Baja Sur weekend in Loreto, a seaside town famous for its blue whales, national parks, beach clambakes, and—thanks to a recent community movement—stargazing.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In fairness, a good breakfast buffet can offer an awful lot of satisfaction.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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In truth, there is no single Southern accent, but rather a regionwide buffet of twangs and drawls.—
Rick Rojas,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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