Michelin
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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When San Antonio’s Nicosi received a Michelin star in October 2025, it became the first and only restaurant in the country to earn one by exclusively serving desserts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The 55-year-old, who has a two-star Michelin restaurant in Nottingham, said a reduction in the tax rate "would help" but uncertainty about the cost of living was the biggest issue.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The Michelin Guide awards up to three stars to eateries based on ingredient quality, flavour mastery, cooking technique, chef's personality and consistency.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
A solution ex machina prevented it from closing, but instead of maintaining the status quo, everybody committed to leveling it up to a Michelin star-worthy bistro.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
But the helix bulged and thinned inelegantly, like the Michelin Man in a wet suit.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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