tenderloin

noun

Definition of tenderloinnext
as in den

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Recent Examples of tenderloin Reserve a table by the railing and splurge on steakhouse dishes like bone marrow beef tartare, A5 wagyu tenderloin, and truffle tagliatelle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Pair the beef tenderloin with one of Macarena’s gastronomic, bourbon-centric cocktails that will be available all weekend long. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026 Found at Yakuza by Olivier in Lisbon, Portugal, the Preguinho Yakuza is Yakuza’s signature take on the Portuguese preguinho, featuring calf tenderloin, mushrooms, truffle, caviar and fleur de sel served on brioche bread. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tenderloin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenderloin
  1. den
  2. pigsty
  3. pigpen
  4. dump
  5. cesspool
Noun
  • The Botanist is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver; the Lobby Lounge and RawBar, a commendable drinking den.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • There are plenty of interiors, of course, ranging from Helen’s ex-boyfriend’s apartment to a dilapidated hacker’s den.
    — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of den
Noun
  • De Wet claims Olivier then ordered him to dispose of their bodies in a pigsty — an act prosecutors believe was meant to destroy evidence.
    — Christina Coulter, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Regard your property as an investment in a pigsty, and visitors will treat it thus.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of pigsty
Noun
  • Rainn Wilson, the actor who portrayed him, has a pigpen.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Police came back the next day and found the boy's remains in the family's pigpen.
    — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Definition of pigpen
Noun
  • Included in the photo dump is a glimpse into her ongoing romance with hypnotherapist Jim Curtis.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • This isn't intended to be a trauma dump, inspire jealousy, or make your significant other act as your therapist.
    — Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Definition of dump
Noun
  • The tea that Housewives have on each other, especially in Atlanta, is a never-ending cesspool of rumors, blogs, Instagram DMs, and whispers through a complex network of girls and gays.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
  • Social media is a cesspool, and the pitchforks are aimed at Stephanie White right now.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of cesspool

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