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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
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
In Islamic cultures, pickles played a central role in Ramadan feasts, their tangy flavors providing refreshment after a day of fasting.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Aubergine started with pop-up feasts all over the Twin Cities, including a residency at newer acclaimed French restaurant Bûcheron.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Many restaurant chains can make entertaining easier with takeout feasts.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The recent events have fallen just before Nowruz, the Persian new year celebration that began Friday, a holiday typically marked by dancing and large feasts.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One Battle and Marty Supreme were mostly awards feasts with an amuse-bouche of box-office points.
—Justin Segrest, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Regional cactus fruits and desert herbs are a highlight of Tierra’s three-course feasts, including the minty and rosemary-like rica-rica, which is as delicious in a sorbet as a frothy pisco sour.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Though not an official holiday, some people historically chose to celebrate or recognize the Ides of March with feasts or sacrifices.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Metro Diner and Cracker Barrel also provide multi-course feasts featuring ham or turkey.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
In Islamic cultures, pickles played a central role in Ramadan feasts, their tangy flavors providing refreshment after a day of fasting.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Aubergine started with pop-up feasts all over the Twin Cities, including a residency at newer acclaimed French restaurant Bûcheron.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026
Many restaurant chains can make entertaining easier with takeout feasts.
—Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
The recent events have fallen just before Nowruz, the Persian new year celebration that began Friday, a holiday typically marked by dancing and large feasts.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
One Battle and Marty Supreme were mostly awards feasts with an amuse-bouche of box-office points.
—Justin Segrest, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Regional cactus fruits and desert herbs are a highlight of Tierra’s three-course feasts, including the minty and rosemary-like rica-rica, which is as delicious in a sorbet as a frothy pisco sour.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Though not an official holiday, some people historically chose to celebrate or recognize the Ides of March with feasts or sacrifices.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 15 Mar. 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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About three hours from Hoi An, the city is known for the elaborate banquets once prepared for the Nguyen Dynasty.—
Venus Wong,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Worn at weddings, coronations, and state banquets, these pieces are carefully chosen to communicate identity, allegiance, and continuity within the royal family.—
Eloise Moran,
InStyle,
31 Mar. 2026
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But this celebration of the joys (and practical value) of gardening is also laced with comedy, as Galifianakis cracks plenty of jokes with the experts and kids joining him amongst the greenery.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Barr opened up about her move to Texas and the joys she's experienced since making the lifestyle change and being outdoors in a recent interview with Fox News Digital.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 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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In the indie film, Hawke transforms himself into the diminutive composer, who regales attendees at Sardi’s bar with anecdotes about his career highs in the theater and bemoans the loss of his former partnership with Richard Rodgers.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Feb. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to watch matches at Arrowhead (renamed Kansas City Stadium for the event), go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Although many of our dinners serve four people, this collection of hits is perfect for serving half as many and in record time.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yokohamabashi Shotengai is the perfect street for foodies, with no shortage of treats to discover.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In a Mars press release from last fall, the company announced several new and upcoming treats that would be making their debut in 2026, one of which is TWIX Bits.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The example up for sale is a one-off build finished in olive green topped with a special livery that honors the Medal of Honor and commemorates America’s 250th anniversary.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
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With Hicks unbeaten in net — the freshman has been a wall in the postseason, earning Most Outstanding Player honors the NCHC Frozen Faceoff as well as the regional in Loveland — the DU attack is balanced with five players with 30 or more points.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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There’s almost never a solution that pleases everyone.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Feasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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