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
With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
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Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
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Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The third major of the professional golf schedule, which is always scheduled for the third Sunday in June, marked a truly unique Father's Day celebration for two dads on the course in Southampton, New York.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Cape Verdean fans who watched their squad pull off one of the stunners of the tournament last week by holding Spain to a scoreless draw continued their celebrations when Pina split Uruguay's wall and blasted a strike past diving goalie Fernando Muslera for a 1-0 lead in the 21st.
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CBS News,
22 June 2026
What will start as a celebration, will evolve into building a pathway through accessibility, connectivity and exposure.
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Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The World Cup should be a celebration.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
—
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
While most coverage has focused on the ecstatic celebrations, the thrilling comeback moments, and the historic significance of breaking a five-decade drought, a deeper narrative lies beneath the surface.
—
Melissa Dawn Simkins,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
—
Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
The third major of the professional golf schedule, which is always scheduled for the third Sunday in June, marked a truly unique Father's Day celebration for two dads on the course in Southampton, New York.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Cape Verdean fans who watched their squad pull off one of the stunners of the tournament last week by holding Spain to a scoreless draw continued their celebrations when Pina split Uruguay's wall and blasted a strike past diving goalie Fernando Muslera for a 1-0 lead in the 21st.
—
CBS News,
22 June 2026
What will start as a celebration, will evolve into building a pathway through accessibility, connectivity and exposure.
—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
The World Cup should be a celebration.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
Noun
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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For nearly two weeks and counting, fans from around the globe have poured into the United States, Canada and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals and watch parties across the 16 host cities.
Noun
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Here's what to know about this year's festivities.
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In the face of so much recent backlash against new arrivals, various groups around the country have made a point of championing the contributions of immigrants as a part of their 250th anniversary festivities.
Noun
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But thanks to Haiti’s determination to leave an entertaining mark on this tournament, and Morocco’s shocked need to respond, the crowd were treated to a topsy-turvy fiesta of football.
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The key is to gather a tasty, colorful team that provides a fiesta of colors, flavors and textures.
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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