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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
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Baltimore's crab feasts are casual, hands-on, and of course, messy.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
While the purpose of the original building is uncertain, animal bones and pottery excavated at the Durrington Walls suggest it was used for large celebrations or feasts.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Her concerts are multimedia feasts that combine these multifarious aspects, thought-provoking performances complete with sections of song, spoken word, and visual effects.
—David Harris, SPIN, 11 May 2026
What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
This Bihu is also called Bhogali Bihu and includes feasts to celebrate the bountiful time of the year.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
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Wildly popular religious processions, pilgrimages and feasts continue to be held in most Spanish regions.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Baltimore's crab feasts are casual, hands-on, and of course, messy.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
While the purpose of the original building is uncertain, animal bones and pottery excavated at the Durrington Walls suggest it was used for large celebrations or feasts.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
McIlroy feasts on wider fairways as one of the best drivers of the ball.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Her concerts are multimedia feasts that combine these multifarious aspects, thought-provoking performances complete with sections of song, spoken word, and visual effects.
—David Harris, SPIN, 11 May 2026
What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
This Bihu is also called Bhogali Bihu and includes feasts to celebrate the bountiful time of the year.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
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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Elsewhere, guests will find a Tilt-A-Whirl, a Pirate Ship, Flying Scooters, a miniature train that loops around the park, mini golf, an indoor arcade and even the 1924-era dance hall that still hosts a variety of events like weddings, receptions and banquets.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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As for what makes the hideaway so magical, the actor offered a glimpse at the joys of mountain life in his WSJ profile.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Jesni Sam had eagerly awaited the everyday joys of building a life with her husband.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Aboard the boat, Terry regales his passengers with tales of the river, from namesake Twain to tragic Lovers' Leap just downstream of Hannibal.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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Around the old-growth-fir dining table, Nansen regales us with tales of the rebuild.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s nothing that’s mechanized, that isn’t human-driven, which delights me.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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The restaurant is known for its dinners with baked chicken, mac and cheese, and collard greens, as well as for offering four different steaks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Between flights, hotels, excursions, dinners out, and the inevitable shopping, sometimes splurging on first class or a five-star hotel simply isn’t the priority.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Designed for sharing and connection at the table, the Big Night Out experience includes cheese fondue paired with artisan breads and fresh dippers, a salad course, premium entrée fondue and a chocolate fondue finale served with sweet treats and fresh fruit.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The service The hotel offers 24/7 hour service– including tasty treats for room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The Thalberg Award honors producers whose bodies of work reflect consistently high-quality motion picture production.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Feasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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