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
Queen Mary of Denmark’s velvet look was a stark shift from her New Year’s Day celebrations ensemble, also featuring pieces by Høvring.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
City commissioners showed interest in implementing drone shows for its Fourth of July Spectacular and New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown celebrations, possibly in lieu of traditional fireworks in the future.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
On the drinks front, the neighborhood grill franchise is reintroducing its popular Mucho Smoocho Sips for a limited time, just in time for date nights, Galentine’s celebrations and casual winter hangouts.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Traditionally, whoever finds the figurine is responsible for providing tamales on February 2, Candlemas Day, thus closing the cycle of celebrations that begins at Christmas.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Held at the beginning of August, Spicemas is among the best Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
But celebrations were dampened by Pierce’s first NFL ejection.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
It is thought that Andrew avoided moving to Sandringham before Christmas because that is where the royal family typically spends that holiday; neither Andrew nor his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who has lived with him at Royal Lodge since 2008, were invited to this year’s celebrations.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Starbucks is already doling out holiday cups; stores have skipped over Thanksgiving and are selling Christmas decor; and TV stations are gearing up for the midnight countdown celebrations on New Year's Eve.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
City commissioners showed interest in implementing drone shows for its Fourth of July Spectacular and New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown celebrations, possibly in lieu of traditional fireworks in the future.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
On the drinks front, the neighborhood grill franchise is reintroducing its popular Mucho Smoocho Sips for a limited time, just in time for date nights, Galentine’s celebrations and casual winter hangouts.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Traditionally, whoever finds the figurine is responsible for providing tamales on February 2, Candlemas Day, thus closing the cycle of celebrations that begins at Christmas.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Held at the beginning of August, Spicemas is among the best Carnival celebrations in the Caribbean.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
But celebrations were dampened by Pierce’s first NFL ejection.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
It is thought that Andrew avoided moving to Sandringham before Christmas because that is where the royal family typically spends that holiday; neither Andrew nor his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who has lived with him at Royal Lodge since 2008, were invited to this year’s celebrations.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
Starbucks is already doling out holiday cups; stores have skipped over Thanksgiving and are selling Christmas decor; and TV stations are gearing up for the midnight countdown celebrations on New Year's Eve.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
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On September 27, the Goop founder got all dressed up for her birthday festivities in Portofino, Italy.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Playing into the formal black-tie feel of the night, Meghan Markle rolled up to the festivities wearing a demure—but very chic—black ensemble.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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November brings a full calendar of festivals celebrating the coastal city, including the Foo Foo Festival, a 12-day arts and culture event with activities from Pensacola Beach to the historic streets of downtown and out to Perdido Key.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cartagena’s rich Afro-Colombian heritage pulses through its art, festivals, and everyday life, offering Black women travelers a meaningful way to connect with the region’s cultural legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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