as in festivals
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the town's annual Fourth of July carnival
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There haven’t really been any slam-dunk breakouts from the Lido like festivals past – there’s been a bit too much ‘mid’, as the kids might say.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025 -
The film was selected and awarded in further different festivals such as Toulouse, Torino and Miami.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Indigenous groups adopted alcohol for social and ritual purposes, drinking with visitors and at celebrations and ceremonies.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
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Here's 12 nearby celebrations to enjoy German beer, food, music and more.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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There were many Red Wolves fans enjoying the game day festivities, but most tailgaters were wearing Razorbacks gear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Carnivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnivals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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