Thesaurus results for COLLATION

collation

noun

Definition of collation

as in tea

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Recent Examples of collation Because of that, the IR team can then be liberated from data collation and can shift its focus entirely to strategic analysis, personalized investor engagement and robust crisis preparedness. — Michelle Wu, Forbes.com, 3 Feb. 2026 At the same time, many companies still operate using a patchwork of small group expertise, spreadsheets, and fragmented databases requiring manual collation. — Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026 The solution plugs into manufacturers’ existing systems to automate collection and collation of the quality, compliance and governance data required to secure certifications and regulatory approvals. — David Prosser, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The version of the law that passed Thursday — with support from the outgoing collation government of the SPD, Greens and FDP parties — had been watered down from the original version proposed by German culture minister Claudia Roth. — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for collation

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Noun

And there are friendly faces keeping the buffet fresh and tea glasses filled.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
Key Takeaways Ginger may help lower inflammation and can be added to stir-fries, roasted vegetables, tea, or water.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of tea

Noun

Each location has avocado toast, açai bowls and breakfast sandwiches.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Yet amid all the decadent breakfasts and sparkling balls, one socialite found herself on a deeper mission as the days grew longer and a warm summer set in.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of breakfast

Noun

Pair it with the matching Cherry Check toaster and flameless dinner candles to complete the look from the kitchen to the dining room—after all, each piece is on clearance.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
The deal includes a 16-pound turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberries, dinner rolls, peas, carrots, celery, whipping cream and pumpkin pie ingredients.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of dinner

Noun

The three-course supper could include beetroot tartare with goat's cheese, and lamb chops with aubergine puree, followed by pear-and-almond tart.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Bella chews him out for punching Angus in the face right before Angus’s big presentation, which Johnny knew about because they were supposed to throw a return supper for him, a dinner Johnny was supposed to cook.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of supper

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Golden Corral has developed a sophisticated system to keep the buffet model viable despite challenging economic conditions, The Wall Street Journal recently reported.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Insider tip Don’t sleep on the French pastries on the breakfast buffet, including pain au chocolat and buttery madeleines.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of buffet

Noun

After Sarkozy was released from prison, last November, Kushner finally met him, for lunch.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Even small acts of help, like grabbing lunch for a busy team, going to the backroom to check inventory while your employee is helping a customer, or covering some calls in a busy customer service center, make a big difference.

— Deborah Lovich, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of lunch

Noun

With a smorgasbord of channels, meanwhile, there will always be fine-tuning and rebrands.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
The title comes from the term used to describe a dead whale carcass sinking to the ocean floor, where its flesh becomes a smorgasbord for entire ecosystems, nourishing countless other marine life forms.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of smorgasbord

Noun

After the service, members of the congregation gathered in the church basement for a luncheon honoring the bishop's anniversary years of service, with steaming trays of chicken, greens, sweet potatoes and desserts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
The commander in chief returned the favor while championing Minaj during a presidential luncheon in July.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of luncheon

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