1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viand
Noun
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Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025 -
These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An employee was seen touching ready-to-eat food with his bare hands.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Sun King’s constantly evolving tap list, its Carmel location also offers food from La Margarita and Queenie’s Pizza.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The pistachio crème of Dubai chocolate (3) spills out of its geometric candy shell.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
20 Aug. 2025
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Is Licorice Candy a Health Risk Too? Licorice candies or teas that contain glycyrrhiza may have the same side effects as licorice root supplements.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Have Real Deal Barbecue Named on Yelp’s 2024 list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S., Jim’s Smokin’ Que earned high praise for its delicious smoked meats and excellent accompaniments.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Certain items are getting more expensive, like housing and meat, while others, like gasoline, have fallen.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Simply spreading it on one piece of hearty bread makes an excellent open-faced sandwich.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Living up to its reputation for speed, the AI app quickly spit out a cast of usable but predictable characters – Pudding Penelope, Freddie Fudge, Melissa Muffin, etc. – and clues that were OK but about as exciting as watching bread rise.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Viand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viand. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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