STARTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

starter

noun

Definition of starter

as in appetizer

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Recent Examples of starter The Braves’ starter in Tuesday’s Game 3 will be ace Chris Sale, who was controversially held out of Sunday’s game because the Braves didn’t want to use him on short rest. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 The Tampa Bay Rays took Game 1 of their series with a near no-hitter from starter Drew Rasmussen. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Miami chased Atlanta starter JR Ritchie (1-5) during a three-run sixth. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Benching a starter requires an accountant, and a risk-assessment analysis. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starter

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Noun

The one bowl is more than enough for two hoping to have it as an appetizer.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
The yellowtail crudo, made with pickled vegetables, has been a popular appetizer.

— Sonia Garza, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of appetizer

Noun

This antipasto meets salad is what summer dinner party dreams are made of.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of antipasto

Noun

Bottle tops popped, can tabs cracked, and cocktail shakers shook all day Thursday at the Aftershock music festival at Sacramento’s Discovery Park.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Guests lingered over cocktails, lauding Ghesquière’s formidable creative prowess, personal warmth and loyalty.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of cocktail

Noun

Many of their users describe feeling real grief when an app is updated or withdrawn.

— Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
Meta made a splash last week with the unveiling of its Tamagotchi-like Muse Charm, a custom housing for its personal agent app that quickly topped Apple’s iOS App Store free apps list.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of app

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Russia extended its own diesel export ban for at least another month, while China suspended fuel exports for October, a move that will further squeeze global energy supplies.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
About 7% of global energy supplies and around 12% to 15% of all global shipping transit the strait.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplies

Noun

Drought has disrupted berry crops and other natural food sources that bears depend on, sending them closer to humans and into garage cans, bird feeders and chicken coops.

— N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
Leaving the final flowers intact allows desirable plants to form seeds and provides birds with a natural food source.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of natural food

Noun

Use it as a candy bowl or for snacks like puppy chow, cookies, and other finger foods to add a decorative touch to your countertop spread, then cover it with the lid to store any extras.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
The best wine for tailgating is often a crisp, dry rosé because of its versatility, refreshing acidity and ability to pair with a wide range of football season’s favorite finger foods.

— Katie Kelly Bell, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of finger food

Noun

What pet owners can do If your cat favors seafood, vary its diet with chicken or other proteins to limit daily exposure to mercury and cadmium.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Packed with nutrients like nitrogen, which is a key part of plants’ diets, soil organic matter is the lifeblood of the pedosphere.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

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