Synonyms of celebrations

celebrations

noun

plural of celebration

as in festivities

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• festivities
• festivals
• fiestas
• jubilees
• carnivals
• fests
• galas
• fetes
• rejoicings
• exhibits
• exhibitions
• revelries
• revels
• merriments
• fairs
• jollities
• merrymakings
• jollifications
• jamborees
• exercises
• expositions
• shows
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of celebrations

Festivities for the union lasted three days amid celebrations around the country in honor of the pair. — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

The house has been the site of jam sessions and musical creation, community festivals and celebrations and ongoing efforts to engage the city's youth in music. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Alvarez Ayala has also been accused of financing and orchestrating the November 2025 assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of organized crime who was shot during Day of the Dead celebrations. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Fellow wantaway Soungoutou Magassa was an unused substitute and did not join in the post-match celebrations, having headed straight down the tunnel. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

In late December, 350 troops were deployed to the city to boost public safety in the French Quarter as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations a year after an attack on revelers on Bourbon Street killed 14 people. — Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Based out of the historic Hollywood Roosevelt hotel — site of the first Academy Awards — the festival brings together movie lovers from around the world for four days of theatrical presentations and celebrations of film. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Dolly Parton, Queen of Country, met Queen Elizabeth II at an event in Glasgow, Scotland, held to celebrate the monarch's Silver Jubilee celebrations, which marked 25 years on the British throne. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

In the weeks since their wedding celebrations, Lipa has continued to share glimpses of life with Turner, and her latest birthday post offers another look at the couple settling into married life. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026