celebration

noun

Definition of celebrationnext
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 Jake was at Los Angeles’ Union Station for a celebration of life event for a friend when his sister called. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026 The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996. — Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 The family's decision to return home to Harry's home country after six years in California shocked both sides of the Atlantic, sparking a range of reactions from confusion to celebration. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 As someone who loves people and learning about what makes people tick, Survivor is the ultimate celebration of the human experience. — Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Sixty years in an ever-changing and often volatile market is a startling milestone, one worthy of celebration, especially as Broward’s restaurant scene grows. — Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 On Halloween night in 1995, the musical comedy aired on TV for the first time, as part of a celebration on VH1. — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 In place of the games, Pro Bowlers will be invited to Los Angeles for an in-person celebration in February. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 America’s maternal and pregnancy-associated mortality rates are also the worst among high income countries, so only improvement should be acceptable; an unchanged rate is a tragedy rather than celebration of stability. — David N. Hackney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
  1. festival
  2. festivity
  3. fiesta
Noun
  • The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at the French seaside town, will incorporate various talks, panels and sessions.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For over 70 years, the Cannes Lions festival has welcomed marketing and advertising suits to the South of France for a week of schmoozing and dealmaking.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of festival
Noun
  • At the Sugar Bowl in 2019, Bevo broke away from his handlers and escaped, charging at Uga during the pregame festivities.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The festivities have included shows in New York City, and upcoming gigs in Los Angeles, Paris, and London, a series of pop-up events and activations, and even a run of commemorative library cards with the Brooklyn Public Library system.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • Spain will host a gran fiesta for its winning team on the streets of Madrid.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • The Carnaval de Guaranda, for instance, takes inspiration from a rowdy annual fiesta held in the Bolivar Province and is made with vodka, hops, figs, white truffle, turmeric, and a local moonshine called pájaro azul.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of fiesta

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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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