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
Book a dinner well in advance at chef Marc Vetri’s pasta bar, Fiorella, right at the top of the Italian Market.
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Bonnell’s is also offering Valentine’s dinner to go with steak-and-lobster, salad and chocolate cake for $220 per couple.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
The deal was inked after Bezos had dinner with the Trumps shortly before the Inauguration.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
According to the hotel website, dinner and dancing cost $189 for two people.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Bonnell’s is also offering Valentine’s dinner to go with steak-and-lobster, salad and chocolate cake for $220 per couple.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
The deal was inked after Bezos had dinner with the Trumps shortly before the Inauguration.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
According to the hotel website, dinner and dancing cost $189 for two people.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinner
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Construction Safety award nominations open An annual awards banquet to celebrate construction excellence and safety is returning to Merrillville, where builders and project owners will gather in May to recognize last year’s achievements, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The league’s annual banquet reveals the winners of the MVP award, offensive/defensive players of the year, rookie of the year and coach of the year, among others.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Pair your Sicilian feast with Ben Ryé or Marsala Superiore, but close with a creamy Tiramisu cocktail—the sweetest echo of la dolce vita.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Grove could also complement existing community programming— such as the Kite & Bike Festival, the BAMS Festival, and Juneteenth — while hosting regular cultural feasts that reflect the city’s diversity.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Dinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinner. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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