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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bacchanals
Noun
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The story revolves around an ancient species of carnivorous piranhas that are unleashed in the lake, leading to a bloody and wild fight for survival among the unsuspecting revelers.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025 -
Over four weekends in September and early October, the Espresso Monaco brought revelers to Munich for Oktoberfest, and now the same train kicks off the festive season starting December 5, with two weekend trips to Munich for its Christmas markets.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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This gastro bacchanalia might look unchanged from a few decades ago, with 90-pound butter sculptures and century-old barns, towering carnival rides, and extravagant displays of agriculture.—
Jess Eng,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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The only sober attendees are a father (Sergi López) and his young son (Bruno Núñez) who are hoping to find the boy’s sister, a bohemian swept up in the relentless rhythm of this road-tripping bacchanalia.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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And while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in San Andrés Mixquic, known for its traditional celebrations, some wear the sort of spooky Halloween costumes sold in the United States, although local families themselves do not dress up.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The villa served as social epicenter for soirees and social gatherings.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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As a pro food expert and personality, Simmons has attended and hosted her fair share of events, ranging from luxury soirees to kids' birthday parties.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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The department did post a comment on the video explaining the ordinance that the partygoers allegedly violated.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The partygoers were not necessarily as zealous.—
Charlotte Goddu,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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As churches hold religious services this weekend, celebrants across the country are wrestling with how to help their congregations cope with and make sense of the tragedy at the Annunciation Church.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Kelly Ripa's war with ungrateful Halloween holiday celebrators has waged into 2025.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Spooky celebrators get to partake in Halloween festivities on a Friday this year, offering a change of pace from years past when the holiday falls before a work or school day.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Bacchanals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bacchanals. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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