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
Then the tone shifted immediately to one of celebration.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The shootings occurred during homecoming celebrations following an annual football game, WRDW reported, citing officials.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes had their celebration on the field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
That’s why the editors asked me, Jeff Suess, your resident history tour guide, to introduce you to America’s River Roots Festival, a salute to the history and culture of the Ohio River that also launches the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
Many pet owners enjoy dressing their cats and dogs in costumes for Halloween celebrations.
—Kyley Warren, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Eligible couples will receive a complimentary family celebration in one of its event rooms or restaurants.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Instead, his signature celebration was always a fist pump in the air, much like Superman, or Clark Kent.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After the huge celebration that was its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live returns with a new lineup and Bad Bunny on hosting duties with Doja Cat performing.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The shootings occurred during homecoming celebrations following an annual football game, WRDW reported, citing officials.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes had their celebration on the field.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
That’s why the editors asked me, Jeff Suess, your resident history tour guide, to introduce you to America’s River Roots Festival, a salute to the history and culture of the Ohio River that also launches the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
Many pet owners enjoy dressing their cats and dogs in costumes for Halloween celebrations.
—Kyley Warren, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Eligible couples will receive a complimentary family celebration in one of its event rooms or restaurants.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Instead, his signature celebration was always a fist pump in the air, much like Superman, or Clark Kent.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
After the huge celebration that was its 50th anniversary, Saturday Night Live returns with a new lineup and Bad Bunny on hosting duties with Doja Cat performing.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
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In one corner was Chappell Roan, the singular superstar who had been dazzling huge festival crowds for months; in the other was Sabrina Carpenter, the former Disney Channel personality with multiple ubiquitous radio smashes.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
2 Oct. 2025
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There are multiple religious and cultural holidays and festivals in October.—
Julia Gomez,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In addition to classes, camps and live music, the Idaho Botanical Garden hosts plenty of fall festivities.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Oct. 2025
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The event is one of several festivities scheduled across the nation leading up to America's official quarter-millennial on July 4, 2026.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 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
Cite this Entry
“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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