banquets 1 of 2

plural of banquet

banquets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of banquet
as in feasts
to entertain with a fancy meal banqueted the returning troops at the military base

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Recent Examples of banquets
Noun
Few designers would argue that the buzz surrounding Caviar Kaspia Los Angeles comes down to its banquets, or that il Buco earned its place as a New York institution because of its table settings. Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026 Fiona Clare and fellow British couturier Anna Valentine have been the two designers Queen Camilla frequently wears for daytime royal engagements, as well as banquets and evening events. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Today, the convent is a museum with exhibits on local history that’s sometimes used for wedding banquets and special events. Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 It is also used for myriad events including garden parties, state banquets and national celebrations. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 26 June 2026 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 Elsewhere, guests will find a Tilt-A-Whirl, a Pirate Ship, Flying Scooters, a miniature train that loops around the park, mini golf, an indoor arcade and even the 1924-era dance hall that still hosts a variety of events like weddings, receptions and banquets. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquets
Noun
  • Other gifts included thousand-dollar wine bottles, Bvlgari watches and extravagant dinners.
    Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • Fifth Avenue shopping, museums, long lunches, and late dinners all fall easily into place from there.
    Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Jordan Clarkson, New York Clarkson rebirthed his career in New York as a role-playing bench wing who feasts on offensive boards (no, really) and plays more defense than the Utah version.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.
    Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The 2 car will in fact run in a special paint scheme that honors Wallace’s accomplishments behind the wheel; Austin Cindric gave Wallace a personal tour of the Penske race shop that ended with the special car unveiling.
    Alex Zietlow July 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
  • Today, a memorial in the Florida Keys honors those who were held captive on this ship.
    Amara Evering, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 June 2026
  • Aboard the boat, Terry regales his passengers with tales of the river, from namesake Twain to tragic Lovers' Leap just downstream of Hannibal.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Hedge funds and other Wall Street firms use low-latency feeds to gain an edge on market-moving information posted on social networks.
    Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
    Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 Jul. 2026.

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