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
In this final phase, with international guests present, lavish dinners were orchestrated nightly, which was itself a feat, considering there were few good restaurants in Petaluma at the time.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Gaming executives much prefer the latter category of client (comping them suites and steak house dinners to encourage their patronage) because, with enough time at a table, the house’s statistical edge wins out.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Social Cantina is set for patio parties, tequila dinners and local partnerships.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Menus range from traditional turkey dinners to extensive buffets with seafood and carving stations.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The festival also returns to Fort Lauderdale for two dinners, one with chef Daniel Ganem of Daniel’s and chef John Tesar, the other with Alex Guarnaschelli with Anthony Vitolo at Vitolo.
—Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
All dine-in dinners include soup or salad, a glass of wine or beer, and dessert (pumpkin pie or ice cream).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The property evolved into a family compound, hosting dinners, Civil War reenactments, small concerts, and carriage rides across the grounds, offering a rare combination of recreation, privacy, and historical charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
In perfect summer peaches, meetups with friends all over the Carolinas, and seeing my own home through the eyes of someone who loves me enough to eat two dinners in one night.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Gaming executives much prefer the latter category of client (comping them suites and steak house dinners to encourage their patronage) because, with enough time at a table, the house’s statistical edge wins out.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Social Cantina is set for patio parties, tequila dinners and local partnerships.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Menus range from traditional turkey dinners to extensive buffets with seafood and carving stations.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
The festival also returns to Fort Lauderdale for two dinners, one with chef Daniel Ganem of Daniel’s and chef John Tesar, the other with Alex Guarnaschelli with Anthony Vitolo at Vitolo.
—Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
All dine-in dinners include soup or salad, a glass of wine or beer, and dessert (pumpkin pie or ice cream).
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The property evolved into a family compound, hosting dinners, Civil War reenactments, small concerts, and carriage rides across the grounds, offering a rare combination of recreation, privacy, and historical charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
In perfect summer peaches, meetups with friends all over the Carolinas, and seeing my own home through the eyes of someone who loves me enough to eat two dinners in one night.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinners
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The new hairstyle is reminiscent of how Princess Kate, 43, has worn her hair with tiaras for state banquets in recent years.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s a variety of seating types, including leather armchairs, lounge chairs, and banquets, each with USB and USB-C ports nearby.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 Oct. 2025
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Experts and travel blogs often highlight Anguilla as a remote, exclusive escape free of shopping malls, cruise ships and high-rises where travelers can soak up crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches and fresh seafood feasts.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer.—
Deepa Bharath,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Dinners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinners. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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