dinners

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 The real deals are locked in over late-night dinners, back-channel texts and quiet handshakes months in advance. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 Celebrities are invited to the White House and state dinners; why? Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026 Here’s a selection of steakhouses and restaurants serving a $59 dinner special, with some also offering the dinners to go or for delivery (call to ask). Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 Usually, this is the part of a Vegas travel story where gambling, lavish dinners and club-hopping are mentioned. Mike Avila, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 While wine dinners and traditional tasting events remain cornerstones of NYCWFF, today's audiences are just as excited by specialty coffee, food creators, and experiences built around specific cuisines and communities. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Terraced gardens planted with fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs spill toward Exomvourgo mountain, while a spring-fed pool, outdoor dining pergolas, and secluded corners invite long afternoons that stretch into candlelit dinners. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Formal footwear like kitten heels and mules will get you through office days and nice dinners; casual picks like sneakers and thong sandals are ideal for weekend plans and vacations. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 Retreat activities included beekeeping, outdoor dinners under festive string lights, and learning about OpenAI's latest tools and products. Emily Forlini, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinners
Noun
  • Who knows when state banquets will return to the ornate halls of Buckingham Palace?
    Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
  • In keeping with their professions, Kelly and Giffords have to do a lot of these banquets.
    Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • The stove tells the story of countless family suppers, cooking lessons, holiday feasts, and Sunday pancakes.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 July 2026
  • One imagines her sweeping through arched thresholds, the click-clack of heels echoing across the burnished parquet, or presiding over feasts at the baronial dining table.
    Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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“Dinners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinners. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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