1
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
a shop selling caviar, foie gras, designer chocolates, and other pricey viands
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2
as in food
viands plural
substances intended to be eaten
the inn serves its choice viands on delicate china and its selection of vintage wines in the finest crystal available
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viand
Noun
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The release of Frosty Fusions came around a month later, with the sweet treat arriving at locations nationwide on May 12.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 June 2025 -
But a cake stand gives a cake presence, and it can even be used for occasions other than serving a sweet treat.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Noun
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All food and drink, though, has to be in nondisposable containers.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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The abundance of delicious foods that fill up a Southern table is an embarrassment of riches, especially in the summer.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Security cameras showed one of the burglars crawling on his stomach through the candy store before cutting through both concrete and a thick safe, stealing more than $2 million in cash and jewelry.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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The accessories and hair dye company, founded by Kathryn Winokur in 2021, has partnered with Sour Patch Kids to release a new, limited-edition Glow Up Gem Pen Set, which will feature the brand’s viral Gem Pen tool and Glow Up Watermelon candy.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The fragrant smoke from the various meats cooking low-and-slow is a signal that David’s BBQ is legit.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Just warm up the pre-sliced meat on the stove, and then stack it up high.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Some people started eating more rice after prices of bread and noodles rose when the Russia-Ukraine war pushed wheat prices higher.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 May 2025
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For this summer’s installment, the city will accept food scraps only, including fruits, vegetables, pastas, breads, crackers and cereals.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Viand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viand. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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