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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
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Food plays a starring role in any Lunar New Year celebration, and the table will be covered with a feast of symbolic dishes.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The Eagles feasted on Jordan Love’s inexperience and the Packers’ nerves.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Slithering into the Year of the Snake Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty Images
Today marks the start of Lunar New Year — and with it, two weeks of parties, customs and feasts celebrating the arrival of spring.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 29 Jan. 2025
Food plays a starring role in any Lunar New Year celebration, and the table will be covered with a feast of symbolic dishes.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
Too many companies simply feast off the innovation of others and rarely attempt to break down technological barriers or bring us true innovation.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
The Eagles feasted on Jordan Love’s inexperience and the Packers’ nerves.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feast
Noun
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The dinner seemingly led to a less-than-ideal situation for him the next day.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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The person close to the campaign said Ramaswamy is also scheduled to speak at 30 county Republican dinners from March 3 through May 22.—
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arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Mbappe celebrated in his usual way in recent months, running back to the centre circle, throwing his hands up in the air in an outpouring of joy and anger and urging his team-mates to push on.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The three-pound mixed-breed internet-famous therapy dog dispensed joy simply by existing.—
Maya Salam,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Some state capitals boast incredible job markets, high average salaries, world-class universities, and an abundance of attractions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is a paramount period to pursue expansion, growth and abundance in all forms.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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The cousin from Idaho will regale Boise friends back home with travel tales of entering a Miami speakeasy.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Madigan talked about his childhood, being assigned to a garbage truck in his youth, and being abused by his alcoholic father before regaling the courtroom with short stories from his political career in Springfield.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2020, Modi delighted Trump by inviting him before a cheering crowd of more than 100,000 people to inaugurate the world’s largest cricket stadium in his home state of Gujarat.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
14 Feb. 2025
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Before the game went south for Swift, her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs teammates, Kylie and Swift delighted fans when they were spotted out for dinner together in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Influential Women Awards nominations Open Nominations for the 14th annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet in 2025 are open through Feb. 14, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The United Hispanic Council honored Fernando in 1998 for his outstanding contributions to the community at its Hispanics of the ‘90s awards banquet.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Feb. 2025
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Ina cleverly upgrades this childhood treat in a few easy ways.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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The way it's swirled into the frozen treat ensures that customers get a taste of Thin Mint in every sip or bite.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this month, Middleton honored World Cancer Day ahead of a visit to the National Portrait Gallery in London.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Mount Soledad to unveil Medal of Honor plaque The Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla will unveil its 32nd Medal of Honor plaque during a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 19, honoring late Gunnery Sgt.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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