date
Plural
dates
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a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future
- She was excited about her date with him at the new Italian restaurant.
- They went to the movies on their first date and had a wonderful time.
- He asked her out on a date to the local art museum.
- After their third date, they realized they had a lot in common.
- She spent hours getting ready for her date, hoping to make a good impression.
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a specific day in a month or sometimes a year, shown using a number and sometimes a name
- I need to check my calendar to see if I'm available on that date.
- I remember the exact date when I graduated from college.
- Let's schedule a date to go to the movies.
- The wedding date is set for next month.
- We should mark the date on the calendar for our family gathering.
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a person who accompanies another individual in a romantic or social context
- She went to the prom with her date, wearing a beautiful gown and corsage.
- He brought his date to the wedding as his plus-one, introducing her to friends and family.
- She anxiously waited at the restaurant, hoping her date would arrive soon.
- He asked his crush to be his date to the school dance, hoping she would say yes.
- She met her date at the park for a picnic, enjoying sandwiches and conversation under the sun.
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a small brown fruit with a sweet taste and a hard seed
A date is a small, sweet fruit with a soft and chewy texture. They are commonly grown in tropical regions and have a rich, caramel-like flavor. Dates are known for their high nutritional value and are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. They can be enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack or used in various dishes, such as desserts, smoothies, and salads. Dates have been cultivated for thousands of years and hold cultural significance in many countries as a symbol of hospitality and abundance.
- I love the sweet and caramel-like taste of fresh dates.
- She added chopped dates to her morning oatmeal for a natural and healthy sweetener.
- He enjoyed a dessert of sticky toffee pudding made with dates, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
- She enjoyed snacking on dried dates as a healthy and energizing snack.
- The bakery offered a variety of pastries filled with dates, such as date squares and date bars.
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a particular year, period, or era, often characterized by certain events or cultural trends
- The date of the event is set for next month.
- This book is set in a date that reflects 18th-century Paris.
- The date of the historical battle is widely debated.
- The date of the discovery changed the course of scientific history.
- She could not remember the exact date of the meeting.
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the current time or moment being referred to
- As of this date, the report is still incomplete.
- To date, no solution has been found.
- Up to this date, the team has met all deadlines.
- The rules remain unchanged to this date.
- The project is on track as of the present date.
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a particular day or period identified in connection with an event or action
- The meeting date was moved to Friday.
- The festival date changes every year.
- They announced the release date for the new product.
- The contract specifies a completion date.
- He marked the exam date on his calendar.