VIAND Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

viand

noun

ˈvī-ənd

Definition of viand

as in treat

something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands

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as in food

viands plural substances intended to be eaten the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available

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Noun

For example, once a rat has been trained to push a lever to get a treat, its dopamine levels will rise at the sight of the lever before the treat is even available.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Each hot chocolate mix is packaged in its own decorative box with flavors like peppermint swirl, gingerbread, s’mores, chocolate cherry, and more to finish every day with a cheerful sweet treat.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Rooms are calm, expansive, and built to frame the ever-changing landscape, while the food celebrates local ingredients with a refined, modern twist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

Halloween candy hasn’t even been handed out yet, but Hilary Duff is definitely in a Christmas mood already.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
Allrecipes points to Reddit discussions where shoppers compare store brand chips, cookies and candy with national brand versions.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of candy

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Now and then, not often, Deidre Henderson will still work up the nerve to drive herself to the market for milk or bread.

— Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
The offer includes 30 bread varieties, 8,000 wines and spirits and approximately 120 kinds of cheese — to name but a few of the treats found here.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of bread

Noun

Several bills in this year’s regular session sponsored by Brown had to do with provisions for property classification and real estate wholesaler disclosures.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
The provisions included in the legislation named for the late senator aimed to weaken Russia's ability to fund its war against Ukraine by cutting billions from its export revenue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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