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
Lunar New Year celebrations can prompt superstitious actions.
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Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
In the United States, however, the tradition shifted to Fat Tuesday, aligning with Mardi Gras celebrations and American work schedules.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Wendy Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal lobe dementia and other neurological issues, but was let out of the facility to go to her father’s birthday celebrations last February.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Argentines join celebrations in Buenos Aires Thousands of Argentines gathered in Buenos Aires’ Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year and enjoyed dragon and lion dances on the main stage, alongside martial arts demonstrations.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
The sights, sounds, and flavors of Lunar New Year will fill Buford Highway this weekend as one of metro Atlanta's longest-running cultural celebrations returns for a milestone year.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The family holidays and celebrations aren’t over.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
As Mardi Gras celebrations get underway in New Orleans, Shia LaBeouf is facing criminal charges in The Big Easy.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
In the United States, however, the tradition shifted to Fat Tuesday, aligning with Mardi Gras celebrations and American work schedules.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
In 2023, Wendy Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal lobe dementia and other neurological issues, but was let out of the facility to go to her father’s birthday celebrations last February.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Argentines join celebrations in Buenos Aires Thousands of Argentines gathered in Buenos Aires’ Chinatown to celebrate the Lunar New Year and enjoyed dragon and lion dances on the main stage, alongside martial arts demonstrations.
—Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Traditions vary worldwide, but some celebrations can include families getting dressed up, gathering together and giving presents to each other.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 17 Feb. 2026
The sights, sounds, and flavors of Lunar New Year will fill Buford Highway this weekend as one of metro Atlanta's longest-running cultural celebrations returns for a milestone year.
—Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The family holidays and celebrations aren’t over.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
As Mardi Gras celebrations get underway in New Orleans, Shia LaBeouf is facing criminal charges in The Big Easy.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
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The game — part of the NBA All-Star Weekend — saw GloRilla and various other celebs from the worlds of music, TV/film and sports kick off Friday’s evening’s festivities at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Buzelis will be the only Bulls representative at the All-Star festivities in Los Angeles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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One of America's largest and longest-running music festivals is also one of the most musically diverse in the world.—
Piet Levy,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The film has screened at more than 15 festivals, including its premiere at SXSW 2025.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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