as in banquet
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
there will be a celebratory dinner at a local restaurant for the entire team
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Recent Examples of dinner
Cruisers can feast on a multi-course buffet dinner and enjoy a premium open bar, while enjoying stunning views of the Manhattan skyline during the three-hour sail.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
So is alcohol at dinner, Wi-Fi and medical visits (but not procedures or medicines).
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
This recipe goes from brunch to dinner, just make sure to leave out the ice for serving individually.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Lizzo debuts a new look while heading out for dinner.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 June 2025
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
So is alcohol at dinner, Wi-Fi and medical visits (but not procedures or medicines).
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
This recipe goes from brunch to dinner, just make sure to leave out the ice for serving individually.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Lizzo debuts a new look while heading out for dinner.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinner
Noun
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Early in the 20th century, the home was acquired by Austin Dunham Barney before being purchased in 1966 by the University of Connecticut Foundation, which used it for weddings, banquets, and conferences.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Invite Key Influencers To Learn About You At Annual Events One strategy that has worked well for us is to use our annual community banquet to invite key influencers to learn about our organization as guests.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The magazine is a visual feast with multiple paper types across 250 pages produced in English.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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These items were frequently used to serve food and wine during funeral feasts, with many of the vessels still possessing traces of adhering textiles—an artisanal flourish associated with luxury crafting.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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“Dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinner. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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