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
Woodward and McNeela are both captains who enjoyed Marist’s celebration on senior night.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The stone was found in mid-April, shortly after the country’s traditional New Year celebrations.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Monday’s Royal Albert Hall celebration marked the charity’s 50th anniversary.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
On Monday, May 11, the Sinners actress, 29, shared a glimpse into her Mother's Day celebrations on Instagram, revealing the first snaps of her baby girl.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Two days later, Moscow was due to host Russia’s annual May 9 military parade, a celebration linked very intimately with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, who had revived this Soviet-era celebration of Stalin’s victory over Nazi Germany and his conquest of Europe.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
According to his girlfriend, Oduor went out with friends for a March Madness celebration and was last seen on April 4 on Thames Street.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 May 2026
As the 70th edition of the world’s greatest and most unreasonably extravagant song contest, this year’s Eurovision should have been a cause for celebration.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
The stone was found in mid-April, shortly after the country’s traditional New Year celebrations.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Monday’s Royal Albert Hall celebration marked the charity’s 50th anniversary.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
On Monday, May 11, the Sinners actress, 29, shared a glimpse into her Mother's Day celebrations on Instagram, revealing the first snaps of her baby girl.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Two days later, Moscow was due to host Russia’s annual May 9 military parade, a celebration linked very intimately with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, who had revived this Soviet-era celebration of Stalin’s victory over Nazi Germany and his conquest of Europe.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
According to his girlfriend, Oduor went out with friends for a March Madness celebration and was last seen on April 4 on Thames Street.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 11 May 2026
As the 70th edition of the world’s greatest and most unreasonably extravagant song contest, this year’s Eurovision should have been a cause for celebration.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
Noun
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The three-time Oscar-winning director explained his decision to opt out while taking questions at the festival’s Rendez-Vous event.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Mayor Taylor said the revival of the Arabian Nights parade and festival is the latest step in that path of revival.—
Joshua Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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In anticipation of Zohran Mamdani’s appearance, the Otis Bantum gymnasium had been decorated with the makeshift festivity of a school dance.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The actress posted a carousel of images to Instagram commemorating her birthday festivities with her friends and boyfriend Danny Ramirez.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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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 15 May. 2026.
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