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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
Thomas A. Dubois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
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ABC News,
16 June 2026
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Noun
During the 16th century’s Protestant Reformation, celebrations of Catholic saints’ feast days were suppressed, but Midsummer lived on as a secular holiday.
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Thomas A. Dubois,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
—
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
After ten years at war and ten more at sea, he is borne back to Ithaca by his gracious hosts the Phaeacians, who have feasted him and delighted in his tales.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
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Yvonne and Nick’s disastrous wedding dinner is the day the cast went from nobodies to actual practitioners of the reality-television arts and sciences.
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Without it, the experience risks drifting into the broad category of pretty resort dinner.
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Gathering in the heart of the Golden Triangle turns Juneteenth into both a public history lesson and a street‑level celebration of Black joy.
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Foreigners are visiting the United States, having fun, finding joy in the ridiculousness of American abundance and telling the internet about it.
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The City of Alamosa canceled its fireworks show due to historic drought conditions and an abundance of caution.
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Americans have traditionally embraced a lifestyle of abundance, believing that hard work and ambition would lead to greater prosperity.
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Knowledgeable docents regale guests with stories about the Ingalls family, residents of the hotel, and the town, and also point out artifacts from pioneer-era life during 45-60 minute tours.
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Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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On the final day of Pride Month, here’s one final bonkers gay story to delight and amaze you.
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Today, the convent is a museum with exhibits on local history that’s sometimes used for wedding banquets and special events.
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It is also used for myriad events including garden parties, state banquets and national celebrations.
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This series has been a particular treat for Abreu, who grew up rooting for the Rockies because longtime outfielder Carlos ‘CarGo’ Gonzalez hailed from his home city of Maracaibo, Venezuela.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Black employed Epstein has a wealth management adviser, but also allegedly confided in him about personal matters, including extramarital affairs that ended in nondisclosure agreements.
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There was a wealth of content on show aiming to prove that, despite numerous challenges, the genre remains towering.
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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