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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Noun
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Nevada has issued a warning ahead of Burning Man, telling people not to provide unlicensed transportation to individuals attending the festival.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025 -
The festival saw headline performances from Sault, Cleo Sol and Chronixx on Aug. 15, and dance duo Chase & Status on Aug. 16.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
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Kentucky State Fair festivities continue with the annual Country Ham Breakfast this morning.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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How dare your family care so much about inane Mother’s Day festivities?—
Liana Finck,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is another fiesta best observed from a private balcony.—
Nina Aquino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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The Duke of York traveled to Thailand to represent the crown at the King of Thailand’s diamond jubilee.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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This summer marks the jubilee of Abba’s eponymous 1975 album.—
Jan Gradvall,
airmail.news,
5 July 2025
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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