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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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The worlds of animation and live-action converge in this Oscar-winning visual feast.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Our feast ended with a delicious malpua, a pancake-like dish that is deep-fried in ghee before being soaked in sweet, sticky syrup.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
The worlds of animation and live-action converge in this Oscar-winning visual feast.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bidunga feasted on the Baylor bigs inside while racking up blocks on the other end.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026
Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
Noun
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The dinner’s audience constituted a melting pot of society, with individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and ethnicities in attendance.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rest of The Offices at Carson Station’s space is filled with 9-5 businesses, ensuring plenty of parking will be available dinner and late-night customers.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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March’s lunar eclipse in Virgo — activating your fifth house of love and passion — intensifies attraction, desire and romantic chemistry, pushing you to take a risk or end a dynamic that no longer brings you joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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When it’s done well, family philanthropy creates confidence, engagement, and joy.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Venus will also harmonize with Jupiter, presenting the opportunity for abundance (whether personally, romantically or professionally) via conscious partnerships and participation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, in the living room, a lengthy wall-hugging sofa has an abundance of seating and pillows for every single guest to sprawl out, even when the home is at capacity (five guests).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ricky also visited Sydney a few weeks ago, and decided to regale us with all of his strangest koala facts.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
28 Jan. 2026
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What got Kwan going on 2016 was when Gardner asked him to regale about his Sundance breakout film then, Swiss Army Man, with co-director, Daniel Scheinert.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, epicureans will be delighted with the resort hotel's culinary options, including a restaurant helmed by superstar chef Eric Ripert.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Construction Safety award nominations open An annual awards banquet to celebrate construction excellence and safety is returning to Merrillville, where builders and project owners will gather in May to recognize last year’s achievements, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The league’s annual banquet reveals the winners of the MVP award, offensive/defensive players of the year, rookie of the year and coach of the year, among others.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Almond extract holds center stage, enriching treats with its creamy, nutty, and almost cherry-like bouquet.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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For guests 21 and over, tickets are $35 and include a bourbon tasting in an igloo, a winter cocktail at the ice bar, s’mores, a savory bourbon treat, and a take-home rocks glass set with an ice mold.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shillinglaw says the most powerful stop is the small town of Ypres, where the Last Post Ceremony has been held nearly every night since the end of World War I to honor the men who died on the front lines in Flanders.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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