as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
prepared a celebratory banquet for the graduating class
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Recent Examples of banquet
Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
On an evening in November, 1925, a banquet was held to honor the first group to depart.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2023
However, the annual mushers banquet in Anchorage won’t happen as usual on the Thursday before the race.
—Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2021
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Noun
Wooden Paddle has already booked three events for the upstairs banquet hall and, in keeping with their specialty, all three of them are weddings.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
On an evening in November, 1925, a banquet was held to honor the first group to depart.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
As photos on the academy website show, this was the last of the banqueting Oscars.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2023
However, the annual mushers banquet in Anchorage won’t happen as usual on the Thursday before the race.
—Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Jan. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquet
Noun
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In the evenings, parents gathered to watch kids play in the makeshift roads before dinner and bedtime.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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On March 21, Hailey and Justin were spotted grabbing dinner at every celeb's fave spot in Los Angeles: Sushi Park.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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How does Jaji balance honoring traditional Afghan recipes while introducing modern techniques and diaspora influences?—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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To celebrate the reissue, Sprouse’s graffiti designs will be projected across New York City to honor the artist’s creative legacy and lasting influence.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Last season’s taste of England made way for a veritable feast this season Season 1 of The Buccaneers made its debut into streaming society November 8, 2023 with a speedy Season 2 renewal not even a week after the finale arrived Dec. 13 that year.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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People in Ireland started observing a feast day on March 17 in celebration around the ninth or 10th century, according to the History Channel, but the parades to honor it actually started in America.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brody worked the room like an architect with a plan, getting animated in a discussion with Board of Governors member Rita Wilson and then regaling SAG Award orator Jane Fonda at the bar.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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One hundred years from now — if artificial intelligence hasn’t put journalists out of work — a future writer might regale us with the story of the next Cecile Steele.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Experience the Swiss-Italian culture by dining at a traditional grotto, taking a boat tour to Morcote, or simply wandering through the old town’s sleepy piazzas.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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But there was no need to leave the property to dine elsewhere, with vast on-site options likeBourbon Steak and Aveo Table + Bar—with recognition-worthy pastries for gluten-free eaters.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Coach Mike Locksley’s program will feed from the same $20.5 million as Brenda Frese’s women’s basketball program and the men’s basketball program.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Doctors grabbed the leech with forceps and carefully removed the animal, now nearly 4 inches long after feeding on the man’s blood supply for at least a week, according to the report.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Banquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banquet. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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