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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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Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 5 Oct. 2024
The announcement comes several weeks before the kickoff of the five-day celebration, in which observers attend gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayers.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024
Baleen whales come to feast on the bounty, and in 2010, two bowhead whales entered the bay to gorge.
—Joanna Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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Legacy airlines also have an advantage over budget carriers when offering seats on a par with budget airlines in that travelers can easily benefit from better loyalty programs and feast on the free snacks and drinks.
—Alex Ledsom, Fortune Europe, 5 Oct. 2024
The announcement comes several weeks before the kickoff of the five-day celebration, in which observers attend gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayers.
—Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
In the sprawling food court, travelers feast on döner kebab or kill time at Kaimakk with a cup of black coffee traditionally prepared in hot sand.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2024
Baleen whales come to feast on the bounty, and in 2010, two bowhead whales entered the bay to gorge.
—Joanna Thompson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Feast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feast. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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