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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
John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Every year, the Fourth of July brings about a feast of cheeseburgers, hot dogs and potato salad at many family cookouts.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 7 July 2025
For instance, the insects that feast on juneberry flowers return the favor by carrying pollen to other blossoms.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 June 2025
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Noun
In New Delhi, travelers are presented with a cultural feast of ancient forts, bazaars, and dynamic cuisine, while Kuala Lumpur dazzles with its sky-high towers and rich multicultural heritage.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Every year, the Fourth of July brings about a feast of cheeseburgers, hot dogs and potato salad at many family cookouts.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Verb
Any time stocks and bonds are in a bull market for an extended period of time, the companies that feast on asset flows and price momentum are going to start doing very well.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 7 July 2025
For instance, the insects that feast on juneberry flowers return the favor by carrying pollen to other blossoms.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
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Welcomed aboard with a chilled glass of white Port, settle in for your first dinner: crispy crab cakes, veal sirloin, and mini cheese boards, or nightly Viking staples—think Caesar salads and juicy Angus ribeye.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Ordering dinner is anywhere between a one- and two-hour ordeal.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Regardless, drivers have been honking their vehicles’ horns with joy now that Gurnee is the first in the county to end its photo-enforcement program.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The joy emanating from the largely millennial devotees was palpable, from the white clothing blanketing the stands to the breathless commentary throughout the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The outburst inspired motherly glances from Adams and Jones, who regaled McAllister before with sorry tales of the past two decades.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Former Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban also spoke, regaling the audience with a story about visiting the Oval Office in 2018 during Trump’s first term.—
Michelle L. Price and Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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His first visit took place in June 2019 and included tea at Clarence House and a banquet at Buckingham Palace — which featured a speech from Queen Elizabeth II.—
Brendan Rascius
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Brigitte Macron continued her tour of the U.K. alongside husband Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, with a banquet in London‘s Guildhall on Wednesday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Bottom Line Dark chocolate isn’t just a tasty treat.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Grab your treat and stroll over to the nearby Palais-Royal to enjoy it among the gardens.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Verb
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For her, honoring that invisible thread of girlhood was at the heart of it all.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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One where culture leads, art provokes and legacy is honored while new legends are born.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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