as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer
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Recent Examples of fiesta
In addition to the usual fun — music, rides, games, arts, food, kids activities (including Chicago Stars youth soccer drills) — the fiesta features a series of expos centered on social justice issues.
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Arriba Abajo at the Thompson Hotel National Margarita Day calls for a fiesta at Arriba Abajo.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The fiesta was over, but their literary afterlives were just beginning.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
The weekend wedding celebration kicked off with a Mexican fiesta beach welcome dinner and concluded with a cabana pool party.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Arriba Abajo at the Thompson Hotel National Margarita Day calls for a fiesta at Arriba Abajo.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The fiesta was over, but their literary afterlives were just beginning.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
The weekend wedding celebration kicked off with a Mexican fiesta beach welcome dinner and concluded with a cabana pool party.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiesta
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The film has played more than 100 festivals internationally and is distributed by Kino Lorber.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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The festival also features art vendors, local talent, food trucks and, for kids, face painting, bubbles and bouncy houses.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bear star Jeremy Allen White missed the festivities to attend to his best friend's wedding.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiesta. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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