as in dinner
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Their signs advertised free air-conditioning, free internet, free hot water, refurbished communal kitchens, breakfast every day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The menu spans breakfast through dinner with shareables, salads, bowls and sandwiches, plus local beers from Exile.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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Noun
At Culinary Masters, Lo is transforming the traditional English breakfast into an ode to New Orleans, adding a dose of the city’s many flavors and cultures into the cuisine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Their signs advertised free air-conditioning, free internet, free hot water, refurbished communal kitchens, breakfast every day.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Those assigned to the control (non-fasting) group fasted for 11 to 13 hours between dinner and breakfast the next day.
—Julia Sullivan, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The menu spans breakfast through dinner with shareables, salads, bowls and sandwiches, plus local beers from Exile.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
Noun
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Allen attempted to storm the dinner on foot, carrying multiple guns and knives, and planned to kill top officials, starting with the highest-ranking, according to the criminal complaint.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In what must have made for a very interesting dinner conversation, Mane scored two goals in the Panthers’ 4-0 victory over the Indians in the March 23 conference opener.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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President Barack Obama lunched there in July 2014 on the advice of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his late son Beau, who were frequent visitors.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The trend of lunching on big bowls of healthy ingredients has lost some momentum in recent years.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Mornings start at the barn-style main restaurant, where the tight breakfast menu includes mushroom noodles, yak yogurt granola, and coddled eggs with cordyceps (a local edible fungi) alongside a small buffet spread of fresh bread, yak butter, jam, and tsampa (buckwheat flour) for porridge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding — buffet-style prepared foods that rival takeout in both variety and convenience.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Sip on cocktails and snack on a charcuterie board at the Don Diablo rooftop at Hotel Mesón del Marqués, which has fantastic views of the main square and church.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The quiet moments watching them nap, climb or snack on bamboo.—
Ryan Brennan
April 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Roasted potatoes and onions are just the side dish this classic supper needs.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Some boards date as far back as the late 19th century, and some have connections to legendary surfers such as Duke Kahanamoku, Whitey Harrison, Bob Simmons, Phil Edwards, Kelly Slater and Bethany Hamilton.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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White also had a hand in two other Boston baskets during the team’s final fourth-quarter push, scoring a fast-break layup off a Jaylen Brown steal and setting up a Brown jumper with another offensive board.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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And if the steamy climate gets to be too much, sip tereré, an ice-cold version of green Argentine tea, on an observation deck built at the height of the tree canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pair with overgrown ivy, a pot of tea, and hour upon hour of confessional conversation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Put another way, a serving is about ¼ cup of olives per day, says Cleveland.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even in a smaller serving, protein goes a long way.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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