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as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a feast at a fancy banquet hall with their closest friends and family.
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as in joy
a source of great satisfaction
the colorful Mardi Gras parade is a feast for the senses
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as in abundance
an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
on the Internet there's a feast of information about this medical condition
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as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
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Recent Examples of feast
Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There will still be two teams chosen entirely by luck (vomit), and the winning team gets the merge feast and the losing team gets nothing.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Shawna Chen, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
It's supposed to be a joyous occasion, when families feast and purchase new clothes for children -- but most of Gaza's 2 million people are just trying to survive.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Of course, the event was a feast for the senses — beauty, sophistication and unparalleled technical prowess were on display everywhere, and this is why Watches and Wonders is truly impressive.
—Stéphane Jg Girod, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There will still be two teams chosen entirely by luck (vomit), and the winning team gets the merge feast and the losing team gets nothing.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
Diners at bustling Peruvian mainstay Altamirano will be able to feast on dishes like Ferreñafe crab, lomo saltado (beef stir fry) and chicha brulée.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
It's supposed to be a joyous occasion, when families feast and purchase new clothes for children -- but most of Gaza's 2 million people are just trying to survive.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
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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Merit hosted a dinner during Paris Fashion Week to soft launch the products in the region with an audience of tastemakers in the beauty and fashion industry.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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There is also an abundance of in-person events, both regionally and nationally.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Psychologists have long studied the difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 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
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Founded in 1970 by Erwin Little and his wife, Diane, the family-run business has delighted generations with its handcrafted, high-quality chocolates.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users, leading to more than 621,300 views and 48,500 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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City staff members had recommended the commission revoke the Palms’ CUP because of violations such as not keeping regular restaurant hours and appearing to operate almost exclusively as a banquet hall.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then a banker drops dead after a banquet given by the owner of the artifact, a young student is killed, and Dee and Lao become concerned that the deaths are part of a bigger conspiracy.—
Yvonne Zipp,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Therefore, summertime is an excellent season for visiting beachside resorts and indulging in treats for the body, mind, and soul.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The celebration on the infield was a rare treat for a Sox team that needs to learn how to win.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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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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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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