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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
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
Many shoppers will be heading out to stand in line with full bellies after their Thanksgiving feasts and holiday wish lists in hand today for Black Friday.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Nov. 2025
As some economic reports show that Thanksgiving holiday feasts will be cheaper this year than in the past, a survey from a Massachusetts business coalition suggests Bay Staters aren’t buying it.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Here’s a look at some famous feasts that didn’t exactly go as planned.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
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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
Many shoppers will be heading out to stand in line with full bellies after their Thanksgiving feasts and holiday wish lists in hand today for Black Friday.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Nov. 2025
As some economic reports show that Thanksgiving holiday feasts will be cheaper this year than in the past, a survey from a Massachusetts business coalition suggests Bay Staters aren’t buying it.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
Here’s a look at some famous feasts that didn’t exactly go as planned.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasts
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Players for years have attended banquets and participated in activities (like arcades and bowling) while also giving back to the community (like visiting children’s hospitals) during bowl week.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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The future queen has now worn the headpiece 11 times, including at least six state banquets.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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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
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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,
9 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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Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Browse through our seven favorite pairs, below, to wear from weekend errands to casual dinners, with prices starting at $30.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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These cookies are our take on the famous Levain Bakery treats from New York City.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hershey's holiday treats are in stores nationwide for a limited time this holiday season while supplies last.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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The concert honors Women’s History Month, Narucki said, adding that Google no longer includes that cultural observance in its online calendar.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Implementing a robust and efficient system, with strong safeguards and transparent processes, honors both the Constitution and our own common sense.—
Coalition,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Cue the rattling of sabers and gnashing of teeth — until a deal is done that pleases (and displeases) both parties.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Dec. 2025
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What is the thing that drives them, pleases them, hurts them?—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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All the pleasures of the Anakonda had come with us to this remote place.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Like these forerunners, the pleasures of Knight’s A Thousand Blows, which premiered all six episodes of its second season on Hulu Friday, lies in looking back on that thin sliver of time, about 15 years ago, when anachronistic old-timey crime was in vogue.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Feasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasts. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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