chefs

plural of chef
as in cooks
a person who prepares food by some manner of heating the restaurant hired a famous chef to raise the quality of its cuisine

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Recent Examples of chefs Masala y Maíz, co-founded by chefs Norma Listman and Saqib Keval in 2017, has been hosting such pay-what-you-can events since 2020, when many people were struggling to make ends meet and many restaurants were closing. Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 29 Aug. 2026 The company has been introducing new products and redesigning packaging to attract more home chefs. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 At Niehku Mountain Villa, co-owner and creative director Thomas Eidefors—who has worked with Sweden’s top Michelin and celebrity chefs—takes his hospitality program seriously. Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 With thousands of fans expected, chefs will work around the clock to keep everyone fed. Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Peruvian chefs and sushi masters reinterpret Nikkei dishes using seafood and seasonal ingredients pulled from Mallorca rather than Lima. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026 There’s the restaurant Matilda downstairs, offering inventive fare inspired by the region from New York chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabián Von Hauske Valtierra. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 Now, that model is shifting to retrofitting these facilities for robotic food prep and kitchen design optimized for robots rather than chefs. George C. Lee Ii, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 In the series, Martha shares her favorite recipes, cooking techniques, and how-to instructions, alongside acclaimed chefs, friends, and special guests, from her kitchen on her Bedford farm. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chefs
Noun
  • Employees said servers had agreed that tips collected from takeout orders would go to the cooks.
    Ivan Taylor, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
  • These are purist dishes that tell the story of place as only cooks from those locales can.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At a special fair contest, Iowa pie bakers gave the Pie Lady Louise Piper a fitting farewell.
    Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That's the distinction Kate Freebairn wants busy would-be bread bakers to understand.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Chefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chefs. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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