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
As classic cars prepare to roll onto the Mother Road and communities across eight states launch centennial celebrations, organizers hope the milestone serves not only as a tribute to history but as a call to preserve what comes next.
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Daily News, 9 June 2026
Situated high above the town and owned by Princess Vittoria Alliata di Villafranca, a title bestowed on her family in 1609 by the King of Spain, the iconic venue was the perfect choice for the pair's celebrations.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Later in the month, the city also hosts the Austin Pride Parade & Festival, one of the region's largest annual celebrations.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Officials said visitors are booking trips later than usual, while events such as Fourth of July celebrations and the town's free summer concerts are helping draw travelers.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The addition of smoky mezcal, bright citrus from Cointreau, and warming jerk bitters captures the spirit of these celebrations.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Halloween celebrations will get under way at Disneyland Resort starting in August, the theme park said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Daily News, 9 June 2026
Situated high above the town and owned by Princess Vittoria Alliata di Villafranca, a title bestowed on her family in 1609 by the King of Spain, the iconic venue was the perfect choice for the pair's celebrations.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Later in the month, the city also hosts the Austin Pride Parade & Festival, one of the region's largest annual celebrations.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Officials said visitors are booking trips later than usual, while events such as Fourth of July celebrations and the town's free summer concerts are helping draw travelers.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The addition of smoky mezcal, bright citrus from Cointreau, and warming jerk bitters captures the spirit of these celebrations.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Halloween celebrations will get under way at Disneyland Resort starting in August, the theme park said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
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The event was moved up from its usual date later in June because FIFA World Cup festivities are scheduled to begin across Massachusetts next week.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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As the biggest soccer tournament kicks off next week, all the stars are gearing up to start the festivities over the next month.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
6 June 2026
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While some of the city’s other historic sites don’t currently bring in any revenue, Independence City Manager Troy Anderson said in April, custodial societies at both the Vaile and Bingham-Waggoner properties run frequent tours and throw summer festivals.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Some industry watchers observed that consumers were more interested in smaller, more intimate and more focused beer festivals.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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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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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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“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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