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Recent Examples of luncheonette
The site of Pete’s Candy Store, on Lorimer Street, was once a general store, a luncheonette and a gambling den.
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New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
The recipes reflect the comfort food aesthetic that Christensen serves at this former pie shop and luncheonette: Pimento Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Macaroni au Gratin and Tomato Pie.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2016
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
Because this is a luncheonette, there are milkshakes, made with ice cream from Adirondack Creamery (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pistachio) and overflowing from tall soda-fountain-style glasses.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 16 June 2023
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New York Times, 29 Jan. 2024
The recipes reflect the comfort food aesthetic that Christensen serves at this former pie shop and luncheonette: Pimento Cheese, Deviled Eggs, Macaroni au Gratin and Tomato Pie.
—Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2016
For example, in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s, individual Charlotte Russe cakes were a popular treat sold in bakeries, candy stores, and luncheonettes in some New York City neighborhoods.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
Because this is a luncheonette, there are milkshakes, made with ice cream from Adirondack Creamery (chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pistachio) and overflowing from tall soda-fountain-style glasses.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 16 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luncheonette
Noun
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Funding includes some support for school infrastructure, such as cafeterias, and paid staff.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
The Christian Science Monitor,
11 Mar. 2025
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The theater’s predominantly female actors and staff — including cloakroom attendants, cashiers, cleaners, and cafeteria workers — spend much of their time supporting Ukrainian soldiers, weaving camouflage nets in the theater before opening the doors to audiences at night.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The restaurant voluntarily closed due to a ventilation issue.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
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He was spotted by security cameras filling up his car at a gas station near the restaurant at about 8:30 a.m.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While at a local diner, waiting for his friend to receive medical care, Amziah runs into his estranged foster daughter Kateri (Angelina LookingGlass in a performance of homey authenticity).—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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This was certainly my experience when, in high school in 2005, some friends and I sneakily purchased a pack of cigarettes from a vending machine in a twenty-four-hour diner.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Musk appeared shortly behind him, deep in conversation with Senator Rick Scott of Florida, before disappearing into the lunchroom.—
Jess Bidgood,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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The recommendation comes after the Feb. 20 brawl between a handful of students in the Dublin High lunchroom sent two students to the hospital.—
Kyle Martin,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Among the casual eateries here easily the most notable is an outpost of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the New Haven coal oven institution that opened in 1925, invented the now signature Connecticut white clam pizza, and is frequently rated among the very best pizzerias in the nation.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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In a city of trendy eateries and shiny new high-rises, Market House Meats on Howell Street remains a stubborn holdout — considered by some to be among the best spots for East Coast-style deli sandwiches in Seattle.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The cafe was cited by county health officials for moldy foods and improper food safety procedures.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jurors heard testimony about how the mob ran its underground gambling rooms out of nondescript spots, like an office building, a cafe and gelato shop.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Best of all, pick up a made-to-order deli sandwich from the lunch counter.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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There's also a lunch counter, which is open 11-2 Wednesday through Friday and 10-2 on Saturdays, helmed by local chef Miz Yalonda Ramsey.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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The snack bar is located near the main clubhouse, just off the practice greens with a small outdoor patio.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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Here, passengers can take advantage of amenities including a fitness center, massage treatment rooms, a lounging area with a coffee, juice, and snack bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Luncheonette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luncheonette. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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