as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
monks taking their evening repast in silence
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Recent Examples of repast
Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Last Supper Museum in Douglas Boasting over 2,500 depictions of the legendary repast, The Last Supper Museum America Inc. houses an extensive collection of artworks, replicas and memorabilia inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
These inventions don’t just cross cultures, expanding the flavors available for our morning repast.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Does the next table at dinner insist on getting drunk and having a raucous repast every evening?
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2023
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Noun
Also a nice outdoor, low key repast, The Wine Garden serves a fine branzino and a bevy of great pasta dishes, in addition to a solid wine list, all tucked in at 608 Breakers Avenue, a block to the west from The Four Seasons and W hotels.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Last Supper Museum in Douglas Boasting over 2,500 depictions of the legendary repast, The Last Supper Museum America Inc. houses an extensive collection of artworks, replicas and memorabilia inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
These inventions don’t just cross cultures, expanding the flavors available for our morning repast.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Does the next table at dinner insist on getting drunk and having a raucous repast every evening?
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2023
See all Example Sentences for repast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repast
Noun
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In the few years the two have lived together, Zarco has mainly stuck to the same four meals: beef, salmon, chicken thighs or sausage served with rice or vegetables.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some meal kits send you premade meals, while others send ingredients paired with recipes, and a few more are grocery delivery services.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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These men seem to devote most of their time to cultivating relationships with government officials and gang bosses in teahouses, karaoke parlors, and banqueting clubs.—
John Osburg,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Apr. 2014
Noun
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Then there are secret menus, items that only insiders can recommend, never written out in any official capacity but known by the people who know.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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Photo Gallery: McDonald’s in more than 55 countries An award-winning food photographer experienced firsthand how McDonald’s incorporates local flavors into its menu items.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Williams, in igniting a starting five that had four players crack double digits in scoring against the Suns, was extremely impressive, feasting inside to the tune of a season-best 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and a block.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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This feels like a game in which Bosa, Khalil Mack and the rest of the Chargers rushers can feast.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Earlier notes often were penned with invitations to visit or dine at the White House or to relay information, which is what President John Adams did in a February 1801 letter to inform incoming President Thomas Jefferson about transportation.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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While co-owner Todd Ricketts was planning an inauguration party in Washington for President-elect Trump along with Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg, his brother, Tom, was left back in Chicago to welcome home Sosa, dining with him Thursday at a downtown steakhouse.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Morikami is a center for Japanese culture and art where visitors can stroll through gardens, partake in a tea ceremony, and explore exhibits ranging from sculptures made with washi (Japanese paper) to woodblock prints.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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The thought occurred to me while watching One of Them Days, a likable buddy movie that has the exact contours and shaggy charm of a stoner comedy without ever getting around to partaking.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The broader banking space in the U.S. has been faring well this earnings season led by rising stock markets which helped trading activity, stronger dealmaking activity, and general positivity about the economy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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That should give investors the first glimpse of how companies and consumers are faring, analysts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Big Smile Even the cutie Chi has to convince her mom that there's no bad time to snack on a candy cane.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Repast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repast. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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