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
The story centres on a couple in the days before their anniversary celebrations, whose relationship is quietly upended when a letter arrives from Switzerland – connected to the decades-old discovery of a woman’s body preserved in glacial ice.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Here is a look at other KVIFF celebrations set for this year.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The appointment appeared to be carefully timed, following Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations and ahead of its annual WWDC developers conference in June.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The appointment appeared to be carefully timed, following Apple's 50th anniversary celebrations and ahead of its annual WWDC developers conference in June.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Artisan Parfumeur is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations at Milan Design Week through a tie-up with eclectic antique dealer Antoine Billore, who is taking over a Milanese apartment to present his first collection of hybrid furniture derived from upcycled pieces.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Queen Mary joined a royal duty a few days after the palace announced her father's death and appeared on the steps of Fredensborg Castle for the celebrations commemorating Queen Margrethe's 86th birthday.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Members of the River Guard remained in the stands long after the final whistle, chanting and letting off purple smoke bombs before making their way over to the beer garden for further post-game celebrations.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, her celebrations are already pro-ready.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Here is a look at other KVIFF celebrations set for this year.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The appointment appeared to be carefully timed, following Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations and ahead of its annual WWDC developers conference in June.
—Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
The appointment appeared to be carefully timed, following Apple's 50th anniversary celebrations and ahead of its annual WWDC developers conference in June.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
L’Artisan Parfumeur L’Artisan Parfumeur is continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations at Milan Design Week through a tie-up with eclectic antique dealer Antoine Billore, who is taking over a Milanese apartment to present his first collection of hybrid furniture derived from upcycled pieces.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Queen Mary joined a royal duty a few days after the palace announced her father's death and appeared on the steps of Fredensborg Castle for the celebrations commemorating Queen Margrethe's 86th birthday.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Members of the River Guard remained in the stands long after the final whistle, chanting and letting off purple smoke bombs before making their way over to the beer garden for further post-game celebrations.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2026
Plus, her celebrations are already pro-ready.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
Noun
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The main-stage festivities at Coachella 2026 ended earlier than expected Friday night.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Next year's second major will be played at the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with the tournament and festivities scheduled from May 17-23, 2027.—
Stewart McKenzie,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Philadelphia Visitor Center has put together a calendar of festivals, markets and cultural events happening around the city this year.—
Bill Seiders,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, the temperature cools and the trees turn, providing a smoldering backdrop for outdoor concerts and festivals.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 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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Margarita fans will love this pie for fiestas of all kinds.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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