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
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
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, English royal holiday banquets were stacked with countless dishes, with a heavy emphasis on expensive meats.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 22 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
Kate has previously worn four different tiaras for state banquets and diplomatic receptions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
David thinks that these outdoor vegetable banquets became the basis of his current cooking.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
There’s a variety of seating types, including leather armchairs, lounge chairs, and banquets, each with USB and USB-C ports nearby.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, English royal holiday banquets were stacked with countless dishes, with a heavy emphasis on expensive meats.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 22 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
Kate has previously worn four different tiaras for state banquets and diplomatic receptions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
David thinks that these outdoor vegetable banquets became the basis of his current cooking.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
There’s a variety of seating types, including leather armchairs, lounge chairs, and banquets, each with USB and USB-C ports nearby.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquets
Noun
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The experience swaps out trolley service and silver-domed plates for multicourse meals at an expansive dining table or intimate dinners on the terrace, with a backdrop of the city skyline.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The green cabbage has a crunchy texture that soaks up the seasonings and creams to make a savory side that pairs well with barbecue, burgers, or even your holiday dinners.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, two of Moore’s worst games came in the losses to Indiana, which has a talented, complex defense that feasts on turnovers.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Spend an afternoon strolling the historic town square, then be sure to snag a seat for dinner at Miss Mary Bobo’s, a former boarding house that now serves family-style Southern comfort feasts across nine dining rooms on three floors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Started by Denverite Lu Vason in 1984, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) celebrates Black cowboys and cowgirls, and honors their contributions to building the American West.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The award honors the most versatile player in the country.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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All such Broncos content has flooded Facebook feeds.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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The struggle, in fact, feeds the art.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 19 Jan. 2026.
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