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
Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The private beachfront dinners that include four courses plus beverage service served at a table surrounded by lanterns, facing the ocean.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Walking in feels like stepping into a time capsule, with classic oldies music, folk concerts, dinners and celebrations happening year‑round.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Here are some of Grandma's go-to recipes for whipping up weeknight dinners or Sunday suppers with ground beef.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Everything from church dinners, to baby showers, bridal showers, and wakes.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at some memorable, fairy tale dinners.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Truth be told, these dinners stand alone as delicious, but are that much better with a side of adventure.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Its sleek vegan leather design looks polished enough for sightseeing days and casual dinners alike.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
The private beachfront dinners that include four courses plus beverage service served at a table surrounded by lanterns, facing the ocean.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Walking in feels like stepping into a time capsule, with classic oldies music, folk concerts, dinners and celebrations happening year‑round.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Here are some of Grandma's go-to recipes for whipping up weeknight dinners or Sunday suppers with ground beef.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Everything from church dinners, to baby showers, bridal showers, and wakes.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Here’s a look at some memorable, fairy tale dinners.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026
Truth be told, these dinners stand alone as delicious, but are that much better with a side of adventure.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Its sleek vegan leather design looks polished enough for sightseeing days and casual dinners alike.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dinners
Noun
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Our timetable promised close-up encounters with Shakespeare’s Folio and Kafka’s manuscripts, art classes, classical recitals, after-hours banquets in museums.—
Richard Godwin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club celebrates with fireworks, talent shows, banquets and performances leading up to, and after, the prediction.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Take your pick from full-on Swahili feasts to meal-in-one salads for days out in the bush.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Grove could also complement existing community programming— such as the Kite & Bike Festival, the BAMS Festival, and Juneteenth — while hosting regular cultural feasts that reflect the city’s diversity.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dinners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dinners. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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