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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
Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
On the eve of Yom Kippur, a pre-hoilday feast is enjoyed by families and friends.
—Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The Vikings’ defense should feast here, and the offense can comfortably pick its spots.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Many know it for Brooks Falls, made famous by Fat Bear Week, where in 2024 more than two-thirds of the park’s 55,000 visitors crowded the platforms to watch the bears feast on salmon.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
On the eve of Yom Kippur, a pre-hoilday feast is enjoyed by families and friends.
—Krys'tal Griffin, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Want to feast on all the night market hits without the crowds?
—Clarissa Wei, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
The Vikings’ defense should feast here, and the offense can comfortably pick its spots.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
Noun
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Cap off your day with a nice dinner at your favorite spot, like Pinewood Social or Two Ten Jack, or try a Nashville staple at a hot chicken spot.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The night kicks off with a cocktail, followed by a dinner and performance.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each artist created their own interpretations of Jacobs’ signature silhouettes, ranging from the Tote Bag and Snapshot to ready-to-wear, accessories and wallets, through the lens of joy as wearable fashions.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means more kids can experience the joy of building and imaginative play without frustration.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, their lives depend on the amount of rain, the abundance of acorns, and whether the Department of Homeland Security dynamites mountains to build a wall, shrinking their habitat in the process.—
Ganesh Marín,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Expansive glazing ensures the living quarters receive an abundance of natural light while affording sweeping ocean views.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Throughout the games, Snoop will appear alongside NBC Olympics host Mike Tirico and regale primetime audiences with his unique perspective on the goings on in Northern Italy during the winter games.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Like his Washington, Bargatze’s Farnsworth regaled a trio of underlings (SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, and James Austin Johnson) with ridiculous yet accurate predictions for the future, in this case of TV.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Spears has been sharing dancing videos on her Instagram account that have delighted some fans and worried others for at least five years.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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As if what delights and obsesses us must have a purpose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The President was also seen smiling with the Princess of Wales during the banquet.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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Onscreen, a bridezilla sent an equivalent table soaring through a banquet hall, felling at least one chandelier.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These sweet treats, stuffed with homegrown fruit fillings, typically sell out by the afternoon.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Hershey’s Chocolate World also adds a layer of fall fun with trick-or-treating throughout the world’s largest candy store, character meet-and-greets, and new treats to try.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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These first drafts honoring America’s 250th Birthday and @POTUS are real.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Also, this year’s event will honor Doug Chiang, senior vice president and executive design director of Lucasfilm, with the View Visionary Award for his contributions to the industry.—
Terry Flores,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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