carnivals

plural of carnival

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Recent Examples of carnivals Lueder Designer Marie Lueder was inspired by a melange of things this season — intimate gatherings, medieval carnivals, intense football matches. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025 Autumn might taste like pumpkin and toffee at Dairy Queen but Krispy Kreme is looking to carnivals for its latest fall flavors. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnivals
Noun
  • Four-fifths of the money goes to film projects; the rest goes to organizations such as the film academy and festivals.
    Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Celebrate Bavarian culture at Oktoberfest Oktoberfest festivals are still happening throughout the capital region, showcasing German culture from brews, steins, sausages, lederhosen and dancing.
    Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The hairs on the back of the neck still stand up now when thinking of the post-match celebrations after David Seaman’s penalty save dumped out Spain in the quarter-finals.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In a last-gasp play, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw long into the end zone, but the Broncos defense managed to bat it away to spark jubilant celebrations from the visiting fans.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The event is one of several festivities scheduled across the nation leading up to America's official quarter-millennial on July 4, 2026.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • On September 27, the Goop founder got all dressed up for her birthday festivities in Portofino, Italy.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Carnivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivals. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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