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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
Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
The aid closure also extinguished a rare, brief moment of celebration in Gaza, where Palestinians had gathered, often among the rubble, for the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month commemorated with daytime fasts and nighttime feasts.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
As the ice cracks open the leaves, the bacteria can feast on the nutrients inside.
—Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The rest of the day was filled with a grand feast and cultural dances before noise slowly dissipated as the night went on.
—Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
The aid closure also extinguished a rare, brief moment of celebration in Gaza, where Palestinians had gathered, often among the rubble, for the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month commemorated with daytime fasts and nighttime feasts.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
When Taillon did utilize his fastball, opposing hitters often feasted on it, posting a .293 average and .359 wOBA.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
As the ice cracks open the leaves, the bacteria can feast on the nutrients inside.
—Carl Zimmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
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Here is a bit of the fun things said about Kelce and Swift being spotted together for the first time since their dinner with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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My breakfast, during this time, consisted of porridge only (for the oats) and dinner was some combo of fish, carbs, and greens.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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That idea—of a grand continuum, in which the circumstances change but all of our big human feelings (heartache, joy, unease, panic, contentment) remain the same, across time and vast distances—felt germane to her new songs.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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But as one top seed was declared, then another, then another, a different feeling crept over the group than the joy that filled the room this time last year.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2025
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There’s no doubt that Trump’s designs on the island and its abundance of rare earth minerals have caused alarm in Denmark, however.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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From the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to an abundance of Irish pubs like the Dubliner and Emmets, Boston offers a European vacation with a touch of Americana.—
Food Drink Life,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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Brody worked the room like an architect with a plan, getting animated in a discussion with Board of Governors member Rita Wilson and then regaling SAG Award orator Jane Fonda at the bar.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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One hundred years from now — if artificial intelligence hasn’t put journalists out of work — a future writer might regale us with the story of the next Cecile Steele.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
9 Feb. 2025
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Like Clarkson often does, Groban delighted fans by performing for them.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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What’s more, Mattel throughout its history operated with a studio-like approach to creating products to delight the most fickle consumers and their parents.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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In November 2023, the IRS held a two-day job fair at a banquet center in Southfield, Michigan.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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From 1930 to 1943, six Oscar banquets were held at the Ambassador, alternating with the Biltmore Hotel.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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After a long day, head to Kohl’s Frozen Custard for a sweet treat.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tradesman Coffee Shop & Lounge serves up an array of delectable treats, including an eye-catching croissant that is an art form in its own right.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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How does Jaji balance honoring traditional Afghan recipes while introducing modern techniques and diaspora influences?—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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To celebrate the reissue, Sprouse’s graffiti designs will be projected across New York City to honor the artist’s creative legacy and lasting influence.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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