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free lunch

ADJECTIVE
complimentary
Synonyms
WEAK
as a perk chargeless comp costless courtesy donated free of charge gratis gratuitous honorary on the house
Antonyms
WEAK
blaming censuring critical denouncing disparaging for sale insulting reproachful unflattering
NOUN
freebie
Synonyms
STRONG
gift giveaway handout
WEAK
complimentary ticket free pass

Example Sentences

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But most investors miss the second free lunch: Diversification not only among stocks but among asset classes.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

As Patti put it, "there is no free lunch" when it comes to sugar alternatives, and many metabolic pathways can ultimately lead back to liver dysfunction.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

In the multipurpose room, where a free lunch was being prepared, Larry Fazio called out bingo numbers for early arrivals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

These results highlight that there is no such thing as a free lunch in financial markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

It didn't mean they got free lunch because they were special.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds