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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
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
As many as 40,000 people climb the mountain on the feast day of Christ the King each fall, according to the diocese.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Wembanyama’s presence means the free rim runs Minnesota feasted on against Denver won’t be available in this series.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
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Noun
Fin whales, like other large marine life drawn to the area, feast on krill and schooling fish.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
As many as 40,000 people climb the mountain on the feast day of Christ the King each fall, according to the diocese.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Verb
Studies have revealed the velella eat zooplankton, fish eggs and krill, while ocean sunfish called mola mola, one of the ocean's largest bony fish, have been seen feasting on large flotillas of velella at sea.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Wembanyama’s presence means the free rim runs Minnesota feasted on against Denver won’t be available in this series.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
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Plus, the addition of a cuff adds a more polished aesthetic that prevents you from looking frumpy at the office or dinner.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Both restaurants do solid business, although Kinu Sushi Bar only opens for dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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For every grousing old-timer who felt that Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman was contaminating the genre came another who expressed sheer joy that such a show even existed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The death of two of his sons in previous years formed the background, but Cave’s themes are hopefulness and the joy that lives at the far side of grief.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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With that said, the Wings will most likely proceed with an abundance of caution and focus on the rookie’s long-term success.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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Besides golf, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor activities like lake cruises, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Locals are happy to regale you with tales of family squabbles and fishing exploits at any of the seaside watering holes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Good times with children will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The new building features a restaurant, banquet facilities, and a downstairs area called The Stables that includes six golf simulator bays that extend the golf day and the golf season.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The visit, which includes a state banquet, a tour to the compound that houses the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing and a working lunch between the two leaders, is scheduled to conclude on Friday.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Now through Friday, May 15, Amazon is offering major discounts on pet gear, treats, toys and travel accessories.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Real security starts with honoring what is worth your time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The Braves honored the lives and legacies of former owner Ted Turner and former manager Bobby Cox before Tuesday’s 5-2 victory over the Cubs.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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