as in banquet
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
there will be a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant for the entire team
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Recent Examples of dinner
For the Obamas’ final state dinner in 2016, in honor of the Italy’s then-Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife, Agnese Landini, the first lady wore a bespoke gown by luxury Italian brand Versace.
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Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Along with the perhaps more traditional picnic, celebratory dinner, hike, round of golf or other family get-together, here are some additional options for spending the day with dad.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Hosted every first and third Monday of the month at Larakin, each dinner is limited to 30 seats.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
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Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Along with the perhaps more traditional picnic, celebratory dinner, hike, round of golf or other family get-together, here are some additional options for spending the day with dad.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Hosted every first and third Monday of the month at Larakin, each dinner is limited to 30 seats.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinner
Noun
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Workers want pay and benefits in line with what the union says is the new citywide standard, which is a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by 2028, a 15-room daily quota for housekeeping workers, 18% banquet gratuity and more, the release says.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Aemond promises to throw a feast in his mother's honor at Harrenhal Castle with Daemon's head looking on from a pike.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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At Firetower, guests feast on Vietnamese-style summer rolls with Gulf shrimp and braised kale and sweet-potato pizza with mozzarella.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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“Dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinner. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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