as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
tourists flock to the town for its annual strawberry festival
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The Paramount Studios lot has long been home for both film and TV production, but in truth, has often used as a site for various conferences, food festivals and the like, suggesting its facilities haven’t been fully exploited for many years.
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David Bloom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Many visit for the 1890 Days Jamboree, a Memorial Day weekend festival with live music, a parade, arts and crafts, fireworks, and people walking around in period dress.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
In 1997 and 1998, the festival put Ozzy’s past in collision with rock’s future in alluring but also concerning displays.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The film screened at over 90 festivals, received 17 awards, and is currently featured on The New Yorker Screening Room and the Criterion Channel.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2025
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David Bloom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Many visit for the 1890 Days Jamboree, a Memorial Day weekend festival with live music, a parade, arts and crafts, fireworks, and people walking around in period dress.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
In 1997 and 1998, the festival put Ozzy’s past in collision with rock’s future in alluring but also concerning displays.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 July 2025
The film screened at over 90 festivals, received 17 awards, and is currently featured on The New Yorker Screening Room and the Criterion Channel.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festival
festivity
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Engelbert said the league is looking at possible revisions to the festivities, which this year included only the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The proud mom posted pictures from the festivities in Venice, Italy, on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festival. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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