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

Lula’s celebrations will be short-lived, said Míriam Leitão in O Globo. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 31 Oct. 2026

What’s Your Grief’s guidance on changing holiday traditions encourages families to focus on the values behind celebrations, including togetherness, generosity and remembrance, rather than on recreating every ritual exactly. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

If households follow through, the season could lean toward smaller, simpler celebrations, and the pressure to match last year’s spending may ease. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Nearly a year after Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo was assassinated during Day of the Dead celebrations, his successor, Grecia Quiroz, travels Uruapan under round-the-clock armed protection. — Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

While Dia de los Muertos is widely known as a Mexican holiday, celebrations take place around the world. — Zayda Rivera, Parents, 29 Oct. 2026

As Emily quietly works behind the scenes to help Zoe’s proposal plans come together, she and Bert are drawn into the town’s festive traditions, holiday competitions, and Christmas celebrations. — Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Harvard Health’s advice on coping with holiday grief suggests adjusting celebrations or starting new rituals when the old ones feel too heavy. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Ken Hasebe has been the mayor of Shibuya since 2015, and Halloween celebrations have become a bête noire of his administration. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026