as in natural food
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a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten
Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.
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Recent Examples of finger food
Those are topped simply with salt and sliced, making for tasty finger food.
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Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Try our Broccoli Cheddar Bites for an appealing finger food that won’t fill you up ahead of a holiday feast.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024
Add dark chocolate squares or melted dark chocolate to use as a dip.
Food Safety Tips
Gathering around a charcuterie board to enjoy finger foods and conversation can create a perfect environment for spreading germs.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Afternoon tea is serious business in these parts, and among the beautiful selection of finger foods, there are always scones and clotted cream.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Try our Broccoli Cheddar Bites for an appealing finger food that won’t fill you up ahead of a holiday feast.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024
Add dark chocolate squares or melted dark chocolate to use as a dip.
Food Safety Tips
Gathering around a charcuterie board to enjoy finger foods and conversation can create a perfect environment for spreading germs.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Afternoon tea is serious business in these parts, and among the beautiful selection of finger foods, there are always scones and clotted cream.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for finger food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finger food
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Their activity peaks during this time of year because natural food sources become scarce, driving them to forage in human habitats.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
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The blast happened around 3 p.m. local time at the facility, which makes natural food colorings.Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The resort prides itself on maintaining a clean food philosophy, prioritizing the taste of its meals and how guests feel after eating them.Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Experts told Axios the increase in recalls is partly due to a rise in consumer demand for ready-to-eat foods and prepackaged meals.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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The digital nomad lifestyle looks pretty incredible on social media—who doesn’t want to answer emails while sipping a cocktail on the beach somewhere beautiful?—but the lifestyle comes with its own set of challenges and isn’t necessarily right for everyone.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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One of the property’s highlights is the waterfront restaurant and cocktail bar, which offers views of Biscayne Bay, open-air seating, and a menu of American classics and seafood.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Eating one to two servings of unprocessed beef each day can be enjoyed as part of a heart-healthy diet, according to a recent analysis of nutrition research.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Mahi-Mahi Mahi-mahi is protein-rich, with 18.5 grams of protein per 3.5-ounce serving.Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
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Dispatch received information that the vehicle, a black Infiniti QX60 with Connecticut registration plates, was traveling at approximately 25 mph on I-84 East crossing into Connecticut from New York, state police said.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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This 750 mL bottle makes a handsome Christmas gift and would be perfect with a plate of cookies.Em Sauter, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Finger food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finger%20food. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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