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 annual celebration was established by El Centro de Ayuda over 20 years ago as a way to curb gang violence in the 1990s.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
For organizers, there was no more fitting place to begin the centennial celebration.
—Daily News, 9 June 2026
Thousands of people have attended the Madison Square Garden watch parties outside of the famed arena as the NBA Finals run has given the city reason for celebration.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For young men feeling dejected by the public conversation about toxic masculinity, Tate’s celebrations of manhood were galvanizing, and his mocking assaults on feminism felt bracingly irreverent.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Steven Spielberg and Colman Domingo join the crowds at The Devonshire pub in celebration of their upcoming film Disclosure Day on June 5 in London.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
And yet, a skeptic can indulge in some tentative celebration.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
For organizers, there was no more fitting place to begin the centennial celebration.
—Daily News, 9 June 2026
Thousands of people have attended the Madison Square Garden watch parties outside of the famed arena as the NBA Finals run has given the city reason for celebration.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
For young men feeling dejected by the public conversation about toxic masculinity, Tate’s celebrations of manhood were galvanizing, and his mocking assaults on feminism felt bracingly irreverent.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Steven Spielberg and Colman Domingo join the crowds at The Devonshire pub in celebration of their upcoming film Disclosure Day on June 5 in London.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
And yet, a skeptic can indulge in some tentative celebration.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
Noun
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While the film’s presence at the festival has sparked some controversy, Tribeca co-founder Jane Rosenthal defended the move to Variety, claiming the film should be looked at within the context of the ongoing Iran war.—
Corbin Bolies,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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On the feature side, the festival includes three competitions for narrative, documentary, and international films, with other sections devoted to cutting-edge cinema in Viewpoints and a substantial short film program.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
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The controversy is unlikely to overshadow this week’s festivities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The festivities were held at the terrace bar nine floors above Times Square at the Edition Hotel, and anyone sneaking in an illicit cigarette out on the balcony gets treated to a giant Wicked billboard flashing in LEDs.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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