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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The miles of sedge and duvet-thick moss formed the basis of a feast for seasonal caribou, grizzlies, muskox, and roughly 200 bird species.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The Royals feasted on the White Sox the previous two seasons, winning 22 of 26 games between the teams.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Robins and cedar waxwings feast on the blue-black berries in winter and early spring.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The miles of sedge and duvet-thick moss formed the basis of a feast for seasonal caribou, grizzlies, muskox, and roughly 200 bird species.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Verb
Last year, beautiful floral arrangements surrounded diners who feasted on special foods and beverages at the 2025 Carmel Culinary Week, while grassy parks were converted to wine tasting stations, according to social media posts from the event.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
The Royals feasted on the White Sox the previous two seasons, winning 22 of 26 games between the teams.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
Noun
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Red Bull invited me to check out their three-story social hub and hospitality destination at Coachella, which included a Nobu omakase dinner on the top floor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ready in 20 minutes Put down the takeout menu and get to cooking this ultra -speedy dinner for those nights when cooking seems like a chore.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The thing that draws so many folks to New England and gives us such joy in the summertime can be an absolute party-pooper in the spring.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the lighter end of the dark comedy spectrum, Ruthless People is an utter joy from beginning to end, a mid-80s classic that still sparkles today.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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On an average day, Curaçao’s eclectic energy animates the island, but this period is especially boisterous—filled with costumed performers, twinkling floats, an abundance of music and good-natured, family-friendly revelry.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Abel argued there was a shortage of manufacturing for specialty clothes like Wild Rye’s rather than an over-abundance.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Decades ago, Americans regaled their friends and neighbors with tales of their recent travels via slideshows presented at home on a Kodak Carousel projector.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The first two seasons of Euphoria delighted fashion fanatics with iconic vintage pieces and other Easter eggs.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
13 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2026
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Reportedly, this came to a head recently, during the state banquet welcoming the Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the First Lady.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
12 Apr. 2026
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The award normally is presented at the end of the postseason basketball banquet.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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All rooms, regardless of category, are equipped with an espresso machine, minibar filled with local treats, and sustainable bath products made in Costa Rica.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Don’t hesitate to celebrate your progress with a little treat every so often!—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the 250-foot height will honor America's 250 years of existence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pennsylvania representatives Tim O'Neal and Bud Cook hosted the Bentworth soccer team on Wednesday in Harrisburg, where they were honored inside the Capitol.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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