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
Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel even put together an Indian cultural committee (with members including food-and-beverage managers and directors in finance, operations and banquets) that supports Rawat at Kahani and during the over-the-top Diwali feasts he’s created at the hotel.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 18 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
In 2019, during his first administration, Trump was guest of honor at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace hosted by Queen Elizabeth II.
—Fatima Al-Kassab, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel even put together an Indian cultural committee (with members including food-and-beverage managers and directors in finance, operations and banquets) that supports Rawat at Kahani and during the over-the-top Diwali feasts he’s created at the hotel.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 18 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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Choose from fluid midi skirts, like Tory Burch’s deconstructed option or Ulla Johnson’s perfectly polished A-line style, which can go from the office to a dinner out, in seconds flat.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Masters has this amazing tradition where the current champion hosts a dinner for past champions.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Robert De Niro will be honored with an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the Cannes opening ceremony this year.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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There’s no denying that Coachella is a feast for the senses and its influence reaches far beyond the music.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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Titanic: The Digital Resurrection is a feast for the senses, but Romeo and Juliet are in a horror movie this time.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2025
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There will also be new characters for guests to greet and learn their lore — an eccentric monster hunter and a talented musician who regales guests with songs and tales.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Kreeger’s background Born an only child in New York City, Kreeger regaled guests with his stories bridging his work in the legal and musical communities.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Only four people were dining at the nearby Veggie Grill, and Wildbird restaurant was empty.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2025
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Members also enjoy dining at exclusive restaurants.—
Michael Croley,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Devon Toews’ net-crashing chip-in of a Josh Manson feed at 12:56 of the third period sealed things for the Avs at 3-1 and sucked the life out of a raucous American Airlines Center after Dallas drew within one on Roope Hintz’s power-play goal at 6:45 of the third.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Miami, after a 37-45 NBA regular season wrought with chaos and controversy, hijacked by the Jimmy Butler drama and trade, has fed its fans late cause to hope, at least, if not quite believe yet.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Banquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banquet. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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