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
Do some nice dinners and shows and good times.
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Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
As for the date itself, Swift and Kelce reportedly stopped by private member's club Chez Margaux for dinner; they were later spotted holding hands in photos obtained by DeuxMoi.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Make your dinner more rewarding with thoughtful ways to incorporate some extra nutrients on the plate.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Already got that night’s dinner planned?
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
As for the date itself, Swift and Kelce reportedly stopped by private member's club Chez Margaux for dinner; they were later spotted holding hands in photos obtained by DeuxMoi.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Make your dinner more rewarding with thoughtful ways to incorporate some extra nutrients on the plate.
—Chadwick Boyd, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Already got that night’s dinner planned?
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dinner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinner
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After the Queen Mother’s death in 2002, her eldest daughter Queen Elizabeth inherited the piece, and since then, Kate has worn it to a Chinese state banquet in 2015, a charity gala in 2016, while on a state visit to Paris in 2017, and at the Diplomatic Corps reception at Buckingham Palace in 2018.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Later Monday, the emperor hosted a palace banquet, attended by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and other top officials and members of the imperial family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Cook a feast in the chef’s kitchen, dine next to the fireplace, and enjoy a bit more outdoor time in the home’s grassy backyard.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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From decorating eggs to enjoying festive feasts, this holiday is a delightful mix of fun and meaning.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinner. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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