as in festivities
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 celebrations
The conference has had issues in the past of opposing players or staffers getting trapped in the celebrations.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney In a video released today, Disney confirmed that the castle will be returning to its original blue and silver color scheme now that the celebrations are over.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Against these odds, the new partnership with DoorDash marks a significant step in keeping Party City’s celebrations alive, delivering necessities to customers no matter what.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, celebrations were muted.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Amid the celebrations, Elliott playfully shoved Ngumoha towards the away supporters, encouraging the then-16-year-old to savour becoming the youngest goal scorer in the club’s history.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Both Indigenous groups adopted alcohol for social and ritual purposes, drinking with visitors and at celebrations and ceremonies.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Aug. 2025
Whether hitting the road for the holiday or staying around town, there’s plenty to do and see this Labor Day weekend in the Sacramento area from family festival favorites to a day at the ball park, community celebrations and live music.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Labor Day, the national holiday honoring workers across the United States, is often celebrated with barbecues, picnics and other celebrations — many of which involve fire.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Disney In a video released today, Disney confirmed that the castle will be returning to its original blue and silver color scheme now that the celebrations are over.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Against these odds, the new partnership with DoorDash marks a significant step in keeping Party City’s celebrations alive, delivering necessities to customers no matter what.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, celebrations were muted.
—Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Amid the celebrations, Elliott playfully shoved Ngumoha towards the away supporters, encouraging the then-16-year-old to savour becoming the youngest goal scorer in the club’s history.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Both Indigenous groups adopted alcohol for social and ritual purposes, drinking with visitors and at celebrations and ceremonies.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Aug. 2025
Whether hitting the road for the holiday or staying around town, there’s plenty to do and see this Labor Day weekend in the Sacramento area from family festival favorites to a day at the ball park, community celebrations and live music.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Labor Day, the national holiday honoring workers across the United States, is often celebrated with barbecues, picnics and other celebrations — many of which involve fire.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
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Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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There were many Red Wolves fans enjoying the game day festivities, but most tailgaters were wearing Razorbacks gear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
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There haven’t really been any slam-dunk breakouts from the Lido like festivals past – there’s been a bit too much ‘mid’, as the kids might say.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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The film was selected and awarded in further different festivals such as Toulouse, Torino and Miami.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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For those traveling with children, TAFER’s signature Little Luxuries family program offers activities including face painting, ancestral Mexican games, traditional Mexican Cumbia live dance performances, beachside fiestas and more.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 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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“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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