celebrations

plural of celebration

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Recent Examples of celebrations Families weave card-writing into their Thanksgiving celebrations and text Pinta the photos. Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The administration frames these actions as appropriate celebrations for a milestone anniversary. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 17 July 2026 Memorials and celebrations of life will be held in New York, Los Angeles and Virginia, according to his obit. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026 The whole thing, from the new series to the game nights themselves, even this evening’s celebrations, have the feeling of the late-1970s public access show TV Party, a loose, unpredictable New York salon helmed by Glenn O’Brien. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 Throughout the years, MJ maintained a close relationship with her children and grandchildren, frequently appearing at family celebrations and milestones both on and off camera. Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Romero encourages anyone who has enjoyed the many celebrations to head south to explore Argentina. Julianna Mejia july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 However, evidence of an ancient alien civilization and a frantic distress call from deep space instantly cut those celebrations short. Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 July 2026 The meeting marks the first time King Charles has seen the whole family in four years, when Harry, Meghan and their children were in the UK for the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
Noun
  • Bobis reviewed the sparkling apple ginger sour cherry mocktail and called it a fit for fall festivities and Sober October.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • The match ended in a tie, yet that did not preclude the hundreds of Ecuadorians assembled to wave their flags, dance and continue the festivities.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • The brand is promoting it through experiential activations at major festivals, allowing consumers to discover its unique profile firsthand.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The documentary utilizes a montage of vintage footage with animation and felt puppets of band members, and, having played the festivals, is due for national release sometime in 2026.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas.
    Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • 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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“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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