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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Recent Examples of celebration
The attack, which left 15 dead at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration, fueled calls for tougher gun controls and more action to tackle hatred towards Jews and followed a spate of antisemitic incidents in Australia.
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Reuters, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Named as a nod to the geography and industry of our county and region, the SAND + STEEL Art Fest is a free, three-day celebration of local artistic creativity and talent.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Fifteen people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at the celebration on Bondi Beach in December.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
While this year’s edition has been condensed from 11 days to a more focused, seven-day run, the scale remains formidable, with more than 500 comics and 475+ shows set at venues all across Los Angeles, as part of this celebration of comedy in its many forms.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Flowers are one of those rare gifts that work for just about any occasion—birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, condolences, and even just because.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The Washington Post reports his statue will remain on display for up to six months as part of the country's 250th birthday celebrations.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 May 2026
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour are also co-chairing Monday’s celebration.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
There are two brand-new franchises, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, and a series of 30th anniversary celebrations.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Reuters, NBC news, 4 May 2026
Named as a nod to the geography and industry of our county and region, the SAND + STEEL Art Fest is a free, three-day celebration of local artistic creativity and talent.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Fifteen people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at the celebration on Bondi Beach in December.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
While this year’s edition has been condensed from 11 days to a more focused, seven-day run, the scale remains formidable, with more than 500 comics and 475+ shows set at venues all across Los Angeles, as part of this celebration of comedy in its many forms.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 May 2026
Flowers are one of those rare gifts that work for just about any occasion—birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, condolences, and even just because.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The Washington Post reports his statue will remain on display for up to six months as part of the country's 250th birthday celebrations.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 4 May 2026
Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour are also co-chairing Monday’s celebration.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
There are two brand-new franchises, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, and a series of 30th anniversary celebrations.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
Noun
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Ticket discounts end Wednesday, and full-price tickets will be on sale while supplies last, according to the festival website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Bentley and Kwedar will also develop a slate with up-and-coming filmmakers selected from the world’s top festivals and film schools.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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In anticipation of Zohran Mamdani’s appearance, the Otis Bantum gymnasium had been decorated with the makeshift festivity of a school dance.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The actress posted a carousel of images to Instagram commemorating her birthday festivities with her friends and boyfriend Danny Ramirez.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Find the fiesta on May 2 and 5 at 9776 Eagle Creek Center Blvd.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Chile Brings Out the Big Guns Chile’s joyous presence as the Country of Honor at FICG meant panels, tributes, masterclasses and fiestas galore.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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