VIAND Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

viand

noun

ˈvī-ənd

Definition of viand

as in treat

something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands

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as in food

viands plural substances intended to be eaten the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available

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Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play isn’t a musical, but about two-thirds of the way through, there’s a sing-off that’s both a gleeful showstopper and a wry metatheatrical treat.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
There is also a tea party room serving a variety of sweet treats inspired by the book, including cakes representing a white rabbit, a red rose and a mushroom.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of treat

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According to Euromonitor, high-protein foods, beverages and supplements generated more than $3 trillion in global retail sales in 2025.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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Use it as a candy bowl or for snacks like puppy chow, cookies, and other finger foods to add a decorative touch to your countertop spread, then cover it with the lid to store any extras.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
She was raised by a single mother and started working at the age of 12, selling candy bars.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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Gertrude’s, down the street, is a playful bistro with duck pastrami and challah-bread Parker House rolls.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Small and large plates highlighting tandoor cooking, chaat and even seafood, covering a variety of Indian regional cuisine, rather than focusing solely on the curries and breads of Northern India commonly found in American restaurants.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of bread

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