Thesaurus results for DINNERS

dinners

noun

plural of dinner

as in banquets

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 dinners There’s a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, for family dinners at home after long days on the beach, and lots of smaller cafés and convenience shops a quick walk away. —

Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026 Stop in for the homey buffet lunches and dinners, if only for the panoramic views of Sweden. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026 Celia can host everything from fancy dinners to dance parties. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 May 2026 The lobby walls are lined with black-and-white photographs documenting that history, while the beachfront terrace and Fouquet’s Cannes restaurant fill with actors, filmmakers, executives, publicists, and photographers moving between screenings, meetings, interviews and late-night dinners. —

Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026 According to reports, Trump has previously polled the possibility of Vance and Rubio appearing together on a 2028 Republican ticket during private dinners and meetings with guests at the White House. —

Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 May 2026 These Dream Pairs foldable flats are lightweight and compact enough for carry-on life, but still feel put-together enough for dinners, walks, or last-minute plans. —

Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 If outdoor dinners are on your bucket list, pick up this set that seats up to six people and has tons of space for a family-style meal. —

Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 According to workers at the North Main Street restaurant, the new Camp Bowie Boulevard kiosk will sell carryout dinners, enchiladas and maybe more menu items, along with drinks. —

Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026

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While the women of the British royal family, including Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, are known to break out their tiaras for state banquets, the royal headpieces don't always make an appearance at such events.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026