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
Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.
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Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.
—Stacey Wilson Hunt, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
These Hawaiian dinner roll sandwiches are invited to every gathering in the South—from tailgates and book clubs to luncheons and celebrations of life.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Taking place on October 4 and 5, this celebration will display all things apple in celebration of Paradise's orchard heritage.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The bad omens came early at this year’s Burning Man — the infamously wild, weeklong celebration of art, music, and unrestrained self-expression held at the end of every summer in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert — portending a particularly extra-ordinary burn.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Whether through sculptural gowns or bold runway statements, his shows are a celebration of glamour.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
In 2023, the former Ajax playmaker adopted his trademark celebration.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Seller Rob Kilgour said the family has hosted countless parties and celebrations on the grounds.
—John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.
—Stacey Wilson Hunt, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
These Hawaiian dinner roll sandwiches are invited to every gathering in the South—from tailgates and book clubs to luncheons and celebrations of life.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Taking place on October 4 and 5, this celebration will display all things apple in celebration of Paradise's orchard heritage.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The bad omens came early at this year’s Burning Man — the infamously wild, weeklong celebration of art, music, and unrestrained self-expression held at the end of every summer in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert — portending a particularly extra-ordinary burn.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Whether through sculptural gowns or bold runway statements, his shows are a celebration of glamour.
—Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
In 2023, the former Ajax playmaker adopted his trademark celebration.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Seller Rob Kilgour said the family has hosted countless parties and celebrations on the grounds.
—John Turton, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
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The film has played more than 100 festivals internationally and is distributed by Kino Lorber.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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The festival also features art vendors, local talent, food trucks and, for kids, face painting, bubbles and bouncy houses.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bear star Jeremy Allen White missed the festivities to attend to his best friend's wedding.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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What makes this fiesta more impressive is that it is helmed by a non-profit team whose main goal is to increase visibility and education around Santa Fe’s food scene and traditions.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 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 Bechtler is celebrating its 15th anniversary while the Gantt Center continues to celebrate its jubilee year and the Mint highlights diverse artistic expressions and cultural narratives.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 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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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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