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
Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Oscar weekend, with its cocktails and dinners and pre-soirees and, most importantly, parties—like Vanity Fair’s—is fashion’s equivalent to Super Bowl weekend.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
Through the Pairings dinners at Callie over the past three years and other menu collaborations, the Swikards have raised enough money to fully open and sustain a new school pantry for one year at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights, which is 1-1/2 miles away from Callie.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Guests can enjoy everything from hearty breakfasts to elegant dinners, all served with the warmth of Turkish hospitality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Cubed eggplant for sheet-pan dinners or pasta doesn't need advance prep.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s menu is printed on the back of a record sleeve, with a list of starters mined from special, one-off dinners Garcia and Huerta host monthly called Kamikaze, and mains rooted in their signature tacos, tortas and burritos.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
During a week-long trip to Los Angeles, I was booked and busy, hitting up fun touristy spots, having back-to-back dinners with friends, and spending two days at Disneyland.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Oscar weekend, with its cocktails and dinners and pre-soirees and, most importantly, parties—like Vanity Fair’s—is fashion’s equivalent to Super Bowl weekend.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
Through the Pairings dinners at Callie over the past three years and other menu collaborations, the Swikards have raised enough money to fully open and sustain a new school pantry for one year at Burbank Elementary School in Logan Heights, which is 1-1/2 miles away from Callie.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
While there's nothing better than a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly evening, soups are an easy and delicious idea for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Guests can enjoy everything from hearty breakfasts to elegant dinners, all served with the warmth of Turkish hospitality.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Cubed eggplant for sheet-pan dinners or pasta doesn't need advance prep.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
The restaurant’s menu is printed on the back of a record sleeve, with a list of starters mined from special, one-off dinners Garcia and Huerta host monthly called Kamikaze, and mains rooted in their signature tacos, tortas and burritos.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
During a week-long trip to Los Angeles, I was booked and busy, hitting up fun touristy spots, having back-to-back dinners with friends, and spending two days at Disneyland.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinners
Noun
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The club has a popular restaurant, a clubhouse that’s often rented for banquets or group meetings, tennis courts and an Olympic-sized pool.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the next decade, this almond cake appeared on menus at inaugural and military banquets.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though not an official holiday, some people historically chose to celebrate or recognize the Ides of March with feasts or sacrifices.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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Abalone were once so plentiful, jumping on a surfboard and plucking a bag full off of rocks for dinner was a common pastime, with feasts held right on the sand.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dinners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinners. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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