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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At the 2024-25 end-of-year banquet, Finglass praised the girls who had led the fight for better pay.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Winners will be announced at the annual awards banquet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25 at the Oaks Grille in San Vicente Resort, 24157 San Vicente Road.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2025
Noun
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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 6 Jul. 2025.
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