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
The celebration of Christ's resurrection, a core belief known as Fasika in Amharic, is observed a week after Catholic and Protestant Easter.
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ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Within days of the ceasefire, the country’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum asked those in the UAE to lift a flag in celebration, generating a fresh wave of pro-emirates content online.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
From the intro video through the final song, her set felt like a constant celebration of women, from her backing dancers to the numerous women musicians given a spotlight including an all female mariachi band.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
More immediately, however, comes a party to match his first celebration at Augusta.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The event is held alongside the City’s Día Del Niño (Day of the Child) celebration with food for sale, arts & crafts, live music, ballet folklorico information booths, youth games, rock climbing wall, obstacle course and car & bike exhibition.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Called the Two Mississippi Museums, the massive complex in sight of the state Capitol is a central part of the state's America 250 celebration.
—Gary Fields, Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
The Bruins had another big celebration at the WNBA draft.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Deport us for our celebrations.
—Yesika Salgado, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Within days of the ceasefire, the country’s Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum asked those in the UAE to lift a flag in celebration, generating a fresh wave of pro-emirates content online.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
From the intro video through the final song, her set felt like a constant celebration of women, from her backing dancers to the numerous women musicians given a spotlight including an all female mariachi band.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
More immediately, however, comes a party to match his first celebration at Augusta.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
The event is held alongside the City’s Día Del Niño (Day of the Child) celebration with food for sale, arts & crafts, live music, ballet folklorico information booths, youth games, rock climbing wall, obstacle course and car & bike exhibition.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Called the Two Mississippi Museums, the massive complex in sight of the state Capitol is a central part of the state's America 250 celebration.
—Gary Fields, Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
The Bruins had another big celebration at the WNBA draft.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Deport us for our celebrations.
—Yesika Salgado, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
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Crowds gathered in downtown San Francisco on Tuesday to celebrate the city's 176th birthday as 415 Day returned with a free festival highlighting local culture, food and music.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The film’s October 2 release date has led to speculation, and anticipation, in many quarters that Venice or another fall festival would be in the cards.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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Between parking restrictions and road closures, Boston is encouraging Marathon Monday visitors to walk, bike, take the T — anything but drive — to watch the runners or attend the day’s festivities.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The festivities kick off Friday morning when the elite athletes meet with the media just as the Marathon Expo opens at the Hynes Convention Center for the weekend.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The gathering at Milander Field was part protest, part celebration — a vibrant echo of a Cuban fiesta.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Spanish colonial government integrated the Santo Niño image into religious processions, music, and dance fiestas as part of efforts to convert the island’s population to Catholicism.—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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