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 charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The famous golf swing celebration isn’t out of place either.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of a wild celebration, Cleveland’s losing streak, which dates back to last December, reaches seven.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The movie arrives a year after the centennial celebration of the author, allowing several other projects to capitalize on the anniversary of Kafka’s death, in 1924, at age 40.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
This two-day celebration of local Thai culture, from fashion to folk dance to music to food.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But the joy of the annual celebration came with an undercurrent of unease this year.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Now, the victory celebration at Gateway could have ended tragically.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Burton punched the air in celebration.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The famous golf swing celebration isn’t out of place either.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Instead of a wild celebration, Cleveland’s losing streak, which dates back to last December, reaches seven.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The movie arrives a year after the centennial celebration of the author, allowing several other projects to capitalize on the anniversary of Kafka’s death, in 1924, at age 40.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
This two-day celebration of local Thai culture, from fashion to folk dance to music to food.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But the joy of the annual celebration came with an undercurrent of unease this year.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Now, the victory celebration at Gateway could have ended tragically.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Burton punched the air in celebration.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian festival launchpad also reflects the Canuck roots of a comedy legend known for being a gentle and humble everyman to Hollywood audiences before his unexpected death in 1994.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The grand finale of the festivities will unfold on November 10 at The Jealous Monk, where bartenders will battle it out in a Mystic Cocktail Competition.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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For those traveling with children, TAFER’s signature Little Luxuries family program offers activities including face painting, ancestral Mexican games, traditional Mexican Cumbia live dance performances, beachside fiestas and more.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Semana Santa processions in Seville date back to the 16th century and are one of Spain's most famous fiestas.—
Nina Aquino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Punk godmother Patti Smith‘s landmark 1975 debut album, Horses, is getting the golden jubilee treatment.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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