as in dinners
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
prepared a celebratory banquet for the graduating class
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Recent Examples of banquets
Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates with fireworks, talent shows, banquets and performances leading up to, and after, the prediction.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
According to the sources, welcome ceremonies, banquets and other events are under consideration in both countries for a trip that is expected to last between 10 to 14 days.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
The word American reverberated throughout that evening at the Commodore, and continued at banquets as Robinson crisscrossed the country, the word hero rarely far from his name.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Players for years have attended banquets and participated in activities (like arcades and bowling) while also giving back to the community (like visiting children’s hospitals) during bowl week.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
The future queen has now worn the headpiece 11 times, including at least six state banquets.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The Princess of Wales, 43, wore tiaras three times this year to state banquets at Windsor Castle, slipping on a sparkler for diplomatic dinners held in honor of visits from France, the United States and Germany.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
At the time, large country villas outside the city walls included towers that were used for hosting banquets and showcasing grand views.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
Our timetable promised close-up encounters with Shakespeare’s Folio and Kafka’s manuscripts, art classes, classical recitals, after-hours banquets in museums.
—Richard Godwin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates with fireworks, talent shows, banquets and performances leading up to, and after, the prediction.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
According to the sources, welcome ceremonies, banquets and other events are under consideration in both countries for a trip that is expected to last between 10 to 14 days.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
The word American reverberated throughout that evening at the Commodore, and continued at banquets as Robinson crisscrossed the country, the word hero rarely far from his name.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Players for years have attended banquets and participated in activities (like arcades and bowling) while also giving back to the community (like visiting children’s hospitals) during bowl week.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
The future queen has now worn the headpiece 11 times, including at least six state banquets.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The Princess of Wales, 43, wore tiaras three times this year to state banquets at Windsor Castle, slipping on a sparkler for diplomatic dinners held in honor of visits from France, the United States and Germany.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
At the time, large country villas outside the city walls included towers that were used for hosting banquets and showcasing grand views.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquets
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Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The private beachfront dinners that include four courses plus beverage service served at a table surrounded by lanterns, facing the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unveiled in 2024 as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, the statue honors Graham’s life and gospel ministry.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Dragons lead the race for the University Interscholastic League’s Lone Star Cup, which honors Texas’ best athletic and academic programs in every classification.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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This easy breakfast recipe feeds 12 with no need for standing over the stove or flipping.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Banquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banquets. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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