as in dinners
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfasts
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Days begin at Le Plage, the freshwater pool fringed with parasols and a softly trickling waterfall, where breakfasts of eggs, local bread, warm pastries, and fresh juice appear on the long communal table.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
However, not all breakfasts are the same.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Bed-and-breakfasts are a standout option.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
The classic crepe recipe, much like an old-fashioned pancake recipe, should be in any home cook's back pocket for special brunches or weekend breakfasts.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Free ride passes to and from the event are also available through Metro Transit, and invite-only networking breakfasts will take place in the morning.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, back on Coral Way, the original Wagyu Bar space will become Meat N’ Bone Kitchen, a butcher shop and casual cafe serving burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts.
—Connie Ogle
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Once a week Cámara meal preps breakfasts by making a large pot of beans and a batch of tortillas on the infrared dual griddle built into her stove.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Start your morning at Nora’s Fish Creek Inn, a local-favorite spot serving up hearty breakfasts, or the bakery Persephone Westbank, then find your dream Western outfit at the Lela Rose Ranch flagship store.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Days begin at Le Plage, the freshwater pool fringed with parasols and a softly trickling waterfall, where breakfasts of eggs, local bread, warm pastries, and fresh juice appear on the long communal table.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
However, not all breakfasts are the same.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Bed-and-breakfasts are a standout option.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
The classic crepe recipe, much like an old-fashioned pancake recipe, should be in any home cook's back pocket for special brunches or weekend breakfasts.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Free ride passes to and from the event are also available through Metro Transit, and invite-only networking breakfasts will take place in the morning.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, back on Coral Way, the original Wagyu Bar space will become Meat N’ Bone Kitchen, a butcher shop and casual cafe serving burgers, sandwiches and breakfasts.
—Connie Ogle
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Once a week Cámara meal preps breakfasts by making a large pot of beans and a batch of tortillas on the infrared dual griddle built into her stove.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts
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Everybody, including the president’s stern chief of security (Thomas Aquino), is skeptical of Creasy’s preparedness for the job, but Paul welcomes Creasy to multiple dinners with his family, including sullen teenage daughter Poe (Billie Boullet).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Even food editors who cook all day need easy weeknight dinners.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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In preparing for the original The Devil Wears Prada, Ledermann and the makeup department completely avoided looking at trend boards and noughties fashion campaigns, aiming instead to create looks for each fictional woman that were specific to each of their personalities.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to his campaign website, Hale has served on several boards in Anderson, including the City of Anderson’s Planning Commission and the Anderson Union High School District Board of Trustees.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Diners often treat buffets like a game; there are online forums where people share strategies for maximizing the experience.—
Emily Heil,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Traditional buffets The city’s leading holiday buffet remains the Omni Fort Worth ballroom brunch.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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For something quick, the hotel’s market stocks local wine and beer alongside snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Beyond game day wings, customers can expect pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and salads, among other classic bar bites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Bricken started over at age 50 and worked 20-hour days to build the cookie dough empire that produces more than a million cookie dough and gelato bites every single week.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Instead of relying only on camera feeds, operators will see a detailed spatial model.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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All kingdoms crumble, though, and after a decade-plus reign, the cupcake was left behind—an aging monarch overthrown by Dominique Ansel’s cronut, and the neophilic nature of social media feeds.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Breakfasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfasts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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