banqueting

Definition of banquetingnext
present participle of banquet
as in dining
to entertain with a fancy meal banqueted the returning troops at the military base

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  • Thoresen is a co- owner and manager at Kvitnes Gård, a farmstead, fine-dining restaurant and guesthouse in Norway’s Lofoten Islands.
    Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • The two were teammates, with Crowe feasting on spot-up 3s as defenses swarmed Kennard and Division I basketball coaches watched in the stands.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Trotter said his visits to foie gras farms convinced him that the force-feeding process causes the birds to suffer.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, a massive airlift nearing the scale of that during the buildup to first strike Iran has gained steam, feeding into speculation that Trump could be preparing a resumption of the war.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
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  • For her, restoring land is not only about outcomes but also about honoring the people, legacies, and communities that depend on it.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Held at the historic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of events, honoring both established and emerging talent in television.
    William Earl, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.
    Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
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  • In early April, Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman told Yahoo Finance that catering to older generations is part of the company's business strategy.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
  • As the baby boom generation ages, the travel industry is increasingly catering to older adults with the time and money to sightsee internationally and who sometimes need additional assistance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Banqueting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banqueting. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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