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
Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.
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Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Even so, the celebration is limited after going without pay for 45 days during this shutdown.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
While there are no federal holidays in April, the month is still packed with religious holidays and observances like Passover, Good Friday and Easter, as well as other celebrations such as April Fools' Day and Earth Day.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
To create a hotel that is a celebration of Italy was one of Corinthia’s main goals, and it’s reflected in the names of the hotel’s different spaces, the Italian wines in the minibar, and the Lazio producers who supply the restaurant with its ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The pop legend unveiled the details of her upcoming concerts during a posh birthday celebration at the Café de l’Homme in Paris, overlooking the landmark — the dates appear below.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Our new feature, SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities, gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Highlights of this Easter celebration include a petting zoo, crafts, games, photos with Easter Bunny and food and ice cream for first 75 participants.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Even so, the celebration is limited after going without pay for 45 days during this shutdown.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
While there are no federal holidays in April, the month is still packed with religious holidays and observances like Passover, Good Friday and Easter, as well as other celebrations such as April Fools' Day and Earth Day.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
To create a hotel that is a celebration of Italy was one of Corinthia’s main goals, and it’s reflected in the names of the hotel’s different spaces, the Italian wines in the minibar, and the Lazio producers who supply the restaurant with its ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
The pop legend unveiled the details of her upcoming concerts during a posh birthday celebration at the Café de l’Homme in Paris, overlooking the landmark — the dates appear below.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Our new feature, SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities, gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Highlights of this Easter celebration include a petting zoo, crafts, games, photos with Easter Bunny and food and ice cream for first 75 participants.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
Noun
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Special late-night trains depart about an hour after each show on each day of the music festival.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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From the sweet and pungent Cipolla Rossa di Tropea festival in Ricadi to chestnut fairs in the mountains, these gatherings are a lively, delicious way to connect with the region’s culture and flavors.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seeded first in this NCAA regional and ranked second overall nationally behind 37-0 Connecticut, UCLA muscled past Minnesota 80-56 to start the festivities as Sacramento hosted a women’s tournament for the first time since 2010.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hailing from Marinduque Island is the Moriones Festival, one of the oldest and most revered ecclesiastical festivities in the Philippines.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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The gathering at Milander Field was part protest, part celebration — a vibrant echo of a Cuban fiesta.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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