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as in banquets
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 joys
a source of great satisfaction
the colorful Mardi Gras parade is a feast for the senses
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as in delights
to give satisfaction to
feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
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Recent Examples of feasts
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Spend an afternoon strolling the historic town square, then be sure to snag a seat for dinner at Miss Mary Bobo’s, a former boarding house that now serves family-style Southern comfort feasts across nine dining rooms on three floors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Some tribes in the region that traditionally hold First Salmon feasts to welcome the arrival of spring salmon from the ocean have waited for their catch in vain, forcing them to ask other tribes to donate a fish, Gobin said.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Preparations for many of these elaborate feasts are well underway.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
With harvest feasts, offerings, and rituals that honor light and dark.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Several establishments provide takeaway feasts, sides, and desserts with pre-order deadlines.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
For the month of Thanksgiving, Fresh Thyme's turkeys, roasts, and hams are perfect for families planning their holiday feasts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Especially when First Watch is less about defibrillator-worthy feasts than 21st century dining?
—Michael Deeds
december 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, two of Moore’s worst games came in the losses to Indiana, which has a talented, complex defense that feasts on turnovers.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Spend an afternoon strolling the historic town square, then be sure to snag a seat for dinner at Miss Mary Bobo’s, a former boarding house that now serves family-style Southern comfort feasts across nine dining rooms on three floors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Some tribes in the region that traditionally hold First Salmon feasts to welcome the arrival of spring salmon from the ocean have waited for their catch in vain, forcing them to ask other tribes to donate a fish, Gobin said.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Preparations for many of these elaborate feasts are well underway.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
With harvest feasts, offerings, and rituals that honor light and dark.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
Several establishments provide takeaway feasts, sides, and desserts with pre-order deadlines.
—Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
For the month of Thanksgiving, Fresh Thyme's turkeys, roasts, and hams are perfect for families planning their holiday feasts.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Especially when First Watch is less about defibrillator-worthy feasts than 21st century dining?
—Michael Deeds
december 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
Well, Sydney feasts a little bit at the end.
—Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasts
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According to the sources, welcome ceremonies, banquets and other events are under consideration in both countries for a trip that is expected to last between 10 to 14 days.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
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The word American reverberated throughout that evening at the Commodore, and continued at banquets as Robinson crisscrossed the country, the word hero rarely far from his name.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Both trains offer luxury journeys that encourage passengers to partake in the joys of slow travel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But one of the biggest joys for the couple is how FreshCo is evolving into a true family business.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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Every year, the actor surprises and delights us with her choice of costume, paying homage to Pamela Anderson one year and channeling Queen Amidala the next.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Truth be told, these dinners stand alone as delicious, but are that much better with a side of adventure.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its sleek vegan leather design looks polished enough for sightseeing days and casual dinners alike.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Galloway is a happy user of both substances, and treats drinking as a pleasure best enjoyed in youth.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
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Law enforcement treats loads that aren’t properly secured as violations tied to littering laws, the county says, meaning drivers could also face community service requirements and other penalties depending on the severity of the offense.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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The designer honors his Azerbaijani heritage, working with artisans from across Azerbaijan and Georgia to create rich, unique textures, while helping to support rural communities and preserve fading artisanal skills.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The result, according to JBL, is a loudspeaker that honors the company’s most iconic design while delivering clarity, scale and emotional impact.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
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TikTok discovered the pleasures of Sushi Fumi, and there is usually a wait.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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My excavations are merely a variation on these same pleasures.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Feasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasts. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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