as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary
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Recent Examples of celebration
Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.
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Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Timed to the 50th anniversary of the cult film, the doc’s release also marks the kickoff of an even larger national tour of the film, with close to 100 more engagements set to open throughout the month of October as the anniversary celebrations continue.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
In 1978, the Woolly Worm Festival was born, crowning the winning caterpillar as the official forecaster and transforming a local practice into an annual celebration.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The couple’s famous friends quickly joined the celebration in the comments.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
It's had an International Day celebration for more than a hundred years.
—Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
What followed wasn’t just a celebration but a deep sigh of satisfaction for Luke Donald and his boys.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Rocky Horror Picture Show marks its milestone birthday this year, and in celebration the Academy Museum hosted a special screening of the new 4K remaster on Friday night, accompanied by a conversation with star Tim Curry.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Timed to the 50th anniversary of the cult film, the doc’s release also marks the kickoff of an even larger national tour of the film, with close to 100 more engagements set to open throughout the month of October as the anniversary celebrations continue.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
In 1978, the Woolly Worm Festival was born, crowning the winning caterpillar as the official forecaster and transforming a local practice into an annual celebration.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The couple’s famous friends quickly joined the celebration in the comments.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
It's had an International Day celebration for more than a hundred years.
—Jenna McMurtry, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
What followed wasn’t just a celebration but a deep sigh of satisfaction for Luke Donald and his boys.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Rocky Horror Picture Show marks its milestone birthday this year, and in celebration the Academy Museum hosted a special screening of the new 4K remaster on Friday night, accompanied by a conversation with star Tim Curry.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
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In one corner was Chappell Roan, the singular superstar who had been dazzling huge festival crowds for months; in the other was Sabrina Carpenter, the former Disney Channel personality with multiple ubiquitous radio smashes.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are multiple religious and cultural holidays and festivals in October.—
Julia Gomez,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Berners-Lee raised his two children in nearby Lexington, the cradle of the American Revolution, and rose early for the annual Patriots’ Day festivities.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pawpaws, guavas, and persimmons can add a spicy tropical flair to drinks like the Gin Fizz, Collins, and Old Fashioned, while cranberry adds a splash of tartness and festivity to margaritas and Palomas.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Semana Santa processions in Seville date back to the 16th century and are one of Spain's most famous fiestas.—
Nina Aquino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Bechtler is celebrating its 15th anniversary while the Gantt Center continues to celebrate its jubilee year and the Mint highlights diverse artistic expressions and cultural narratives.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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