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a food served in small portions before the main part of a meal
a tray of assorted hors d'oeuvres
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Recent Examples of hors d'oeuvre
While trays of chef Sophia Roe’s delicate hors d'oeuvres like English pea tarts, caviar edible spoons and elderflower pate de fruits passed through the crowd, perfumer Christine Nagel toasted the house’s newest fragrance, Barénia.
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Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
And in a city known for both fashion and food, the latter was magnifique—following the aforementioned hors d'oeuvres were plates of sea bass, ravioli, and stuffed zucchini flowers.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 25 July 2024
As the night unfolded, custom martinis and margaritas were sipped, and caviar dress hors d'oeuvres were nibbled on, all while guests danced to upbeat DJ mixes by model Ruby Aldridge and Va$htie.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
As hors d'oeuvres and champagne glasses were passed, luminaries from the art world arrived in resplendent fashion; Misty Copeland graced the scene in a black floral bustier dress, while Agnes Gund shimmered in a sequined black jacket.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
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Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2024
And in a city known for both fashion and food, the latter was magnifique—following the aforementioned hors d'oeuvres were plates of sea bass, ravioli, and stuffed zucchini flowers.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 25 July 2024
As the night unfolded, custom martinis and margaritas were sipped, and caviar dress hors d'oeuvres were nibbled on, all while guests danced to upbeat DJ mixes by model Ruby Aldridge and Va$htie.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
As hors d'oeuvres and champagne glasses were passed, luminaries from the art world arrived in resplendent fashion; Misty Copeland graced the scene in a black floral bustier dress, while Agnes Gund shimmered in a sequined black jacket.
—Maia Torres, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hors d'oeuvre
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How to be a better gift-giver Individual tastes in gifts can vary greatly, but there are some broad strokes of what people tend to appreciate.Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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True freedom is not available to Aaron, not now and maybe not ever, and this little taste of it feels too good to let go.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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More:Austin set to clamp down on release of dogs with severe bite history from city custody Police then went to the men's home in Cameron and searched a freezer and found the bodies of small-breed dogs, the affidavit said.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Funnel-web spiders collected for the Sydney zoo are used to create the antivenom used to treat the spider's dangerous bite Comments A zoo in Australia is enlisting the public's help to catch and collect deadly funnel-web spiders to save lives.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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For more complex issues, the human touch remains irreplaceable.Stacey Widlitz, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Several of Riley's good friends also addressed the court, including Riley's three roommates, who had testified during the trial about trying to find and get in touch with her the day of her murder.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Oscar's is owned and operated by the Taylor family, who founded the custard spot in 1984.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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For nearly all of the last two decades, if a team had a top-level quarterback, there was always an excellent chance of putting together a winning record and earning a spot in the playoffs.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The cart drop came just as Chesterfield — the area's largest county — dropped out of the regional recycling collective altogether.Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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It was later clarified that the traditional coin toss took place before the ball drop.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Before those two scraps, UFC middleweight contender Bo Nickal looks to continue his charge up the rankings against Paul Craig.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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But after the feast is done, piles of food scraps and uneaten leftovers find their way into the garbage.London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yes, there’s a demonic agent of chaos with six limbs and a mouthful of huge teeth.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 26 July 2024
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In order to catch liars, the ancient Chinese would sometimes give the accused a mouthful of uncooked rice during interrogation—and then ask the person to open wide.Susan Saulny, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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On Veterans Day, a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft beverage for veterans and active-duty military with ID.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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FreshDirect has a wide range of appetizers, desserts and beverages that can be added to your order to make your celebration even more complete.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Hors d'oeuvre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hors%20d%27oeuvre. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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