Synonyms of celebration

celebration

noun

as in festival

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• festival
• festivity
• fiesta
• jubilee
• carnival
• gala
• fete
• fest
• rejoicing
• revelry
• exhibit
• exhibition
• merriment
• revel
• merrymaking
• fair
• jollification
• jollity
• jamboree
• show
• exposition
• exercises
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of celebration

While Dia de los Muertos is widely known as a Mexican holiday, celebrations take place around the world. — Zayda Rivera, Parents, 29 Oct. 2026

On Saturday, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery held its 27th annual Día de los Muertos event — where tens of thousands gathered at the Los Angeles landmark for the largest celebration of the holiday anywhere outside of Mexico. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

As Emily quietly works behind the scenes to help Zoe’s proposal plans come together, she and Bert are drawn into the town’s festive traditions, holiday competitions, and Christmas celebrations. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Harvard Health’s advice on coping with holiday grief suggests adjusting celebrations or starting new traditions when old ones feel too painful. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

The couple planned the entire celebration remotely from New York City, working with Sofia Bute, event director at the Heritage Collection Planning and founder of Buté Decor Studio. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Two months later, Mark is even more immersed in work than ever, much to the disappointment of Julie, who was hoping for a proper Valentine’s Day celebration. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Winning a championship and then moving the celebration to a practice court because the NBA needed the floor would have been a terrible look for the league. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Family gatherings often make the absence louder, especially during celebrations that once included the person who is gone. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026