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
Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
This put in place new rules to stop public officials enjoying lavish banquets and luxury travel, or having extravagant meetings at the expense of taxpayers and businesses.
—Rui Du, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
About three hours from Hoi An, the city is known for the elaborate banquets once prepared for the Nguyen Dynasty.
—Venus Wong, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Worn at weddings, coronations, and state banquets, these pieces are carefully chosen to communicate identity, allegiance, and continuity within the royal family.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
It is celebrated around family dinner tables and at communal banquets, where the dramatic story of liberation from slavery is retold.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The club has a popular restaurant, a clubhouse that’s often rented for banquets or group meetings, tennis courts and an Olympic-sized pool.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Throughout the next decade, this almond cake appeared on menus at inaugural and military banquets.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
This put in place new rules to stop public officials enjoying lavish banquets and luxury travel, or having extravagant meetings at the expense of taxpayers and businesses.
—Rui Du, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
About three hours from Hoi An, the city is known for the elaborate banquets once prepared for the Nguyen Dynasty.
—Venus Wong, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Worn at weddings, coronations, and state banquets, these pieces are carefully chosen to communicate identity, allegiance, and continuity within the royal family.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
It is celebrated around family dinner tables and at communal banquets, where the dramatic story of liberation from slavery is retold.
—Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The club has a popular restaurant, a clubhouse that’s often rented for banquets or group meetings, tennis courts and an Olympic-sized pool.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
Throughout the next decade, this almond cake appeared on menus at inaugural and military banquets.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquets
Noun
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The final contemporary French dinners may have already been served, as the website was no longer accepting reservations as of midday Thursday.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Charter Club Wide-leg 100 Percent Linen Pants, currently 50 percent off, offer that crisp, breathable feel that works for everything from coastal walks to casual dinners.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.—
Claire Messud,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Swimming Hall of Fame next door, which honors the legends in the diving field, is staying put and will be getting a major makeover, too.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Organizers also say the tradition honors the legacy of Sandy Steers, a longtime supporter of the program who championed educational opportunities for local students.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Around the old-growth-fir dining table, Nansen regales us with tales of the rebuild.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the indie film, Hawke transforms himself into the diminutive composer, who regales attendees at Sardi’s bar with anecdotes about his career highs in the theater and bemoans the loss of his former partnership with Richard Rodgers.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Planning feeds buying, buying feeds merchandising, and so on through inventory, logistics, sales and service.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complimentary valet is available for anyone who dines at Toro Toro before or after a screening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Banquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banquets. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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