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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 luncheons
Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons.
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Cate Martel, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
These Hawaiian dinner roll sandwiches are invited to every gathering in the South—from tailgates and book clubs to luncheons and celebrations of life.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Its namesake Waldorf salad—a crisp mixture of apples and celery tossed in creamy mayonnaise, created in the late nineteenth century by Oscar Tschirky, the original maître d’hôtel—became a staple of innumerable luncheons, a pillar of countless Junior League cookbooks.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Cate Martel, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
These Hawaiian dinner roll sandwiches are invited to every gathering in the South—from tailgates and book clubs to luncheons and celebrations of life.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Its namesake Waldorf salad—a crisp mixture of apples and celery tossed in creamy mayonnaise, created in the late nineteenth century by Oscar Tschirky, the original maître d’hôtel—became a staple of innumerable luncheons, a pillar of countless Junior League cookbooks.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheons
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Guests staying at Villa Beatrice get 24/7 access to a butler, who can arrange private dinners, shopping experiences at designer boutiques (Louis Vuitton and Pucci among them), lounge chairs and umbrellas at Bagni Fiore, and much more.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Where guests from around the world previously enjoyed state dinners now stands piles of debris.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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This whimsical spot, named for the owners’ two dachshunds, serves up tacos, burgers, and other bar bites, but the real standouts are the frozen cocktails.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Getting into conflict with strays can leave them with severe injuries or new illnesses, which can be contracted from scratches or bites.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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After all, these familiar favorites often define our breakfasts, lunches and snacks.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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There are plenty of charming stays along the way, ranging from idyllic farms to bed and breakfasts.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Restaurant portions and even homemade servings can often triple a standard serving without realizing it.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
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Earlier, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, said SNAP benefit payments in November could not be funded using other funding approved by Congress as this would mean taking that cash away from school meals and infant formula grants.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fortunately, Taylor Farms is bringing quality to convenience in the food industry by showing that ready-to-eat meals can be fresh, nutritious, and sustainably produced.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These handheld snacks are rich, cheesy, and hold just the right amount of peppery kick.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Kraft and Pop Secret have teamed up to launch a popcorn kit, Annie's has released limited edition fruit snacks and Ortega taco shells now come in Cheez-It flavor.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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For decades, Las Vegas buffets were a tourist jackpot.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Forget belly dancers and buffets—this is the real thing.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In subgroup analyses, the researchers did not find a causal relationship between bone density and specific teas, including green and herbal tea.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The grand afternoon teas at this venerable property change themes throughout the year, from a cherry blossom tea welcoming spring to a festive gathering around Lunar New Year.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Luncheons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheons. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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