as in dinners
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 banquets
Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
The future queen has now worn the headpiece 11 times, including at least six state banquets.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
The Princess of Wales, 43, wore tiaras three times this year to state banquets at Windsor Castle, slipping on a sparkler for diplomatic dinners held in honor of visits from France, the United States and Germany.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, English royal holiday banquets were stacked with countless dishes, with a heavy emphasis on expensive meats.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
At the time, large country villas outside the city walls included towers that were used for hosting banquets and showcasing grand views.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025
Kate has previously worn four different tiaras for state banquets and diplomatic receptions.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
David thinks that these outdoor vegetable banquets became the basis of his current cooking.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
There’s a variety of seating types, including leather armchairs, lounge chairs, and banquets, each with USB and USB-C ports nearby.
—AFAR Media, 29 Oct. 2025
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Players for years have attended banquets and participated in activities (like arcades and bowling) while also giving back to the community (like visiting children’s hospitals) during bowl week.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for banquets
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Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.—
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Browse through our seven favorite pairs, below, to wear from weekend errands to casual dinners, with prices starting at $30.—
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Preparations for many of these elaborate feasts are well underway.—
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With harvest feasts, offerings, and rituals that honor light and dark.—
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The concert honors Women’s History Month, Narucki said, adding that Google no longer includes that cultural observance in its online calendar.—
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Implementing a robust and efficient system, with strong safeguards and transparent processes, honors both the Constitution and our own common sense.—
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Donaldson and Udeh said the basketball program feeds on the success of the football team.—
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That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.—
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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
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“Banquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banquets. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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