ˌfest
as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a country music fest
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Recent Examples of fest
On Friday, Bonnaroo canceled the remainder of the fest because of rain.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
The carnival at the fest opens on Wednesday and provides unlimited rides with the purchase of a wristband.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Actors Fiona Glascott, playing Lady Violet Somerset, and Hunt were also at the fest.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 June 2025
Elsewhere at the fest, TZIFF is partnering with the Artificial Intelligence Media Festival, which spotlights films, music, and visual art created with AI and advanced digital technologies.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 June 2025
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
The carnival at the fest opens on Wednesday and provides unlimited rides with the purchase of a wristband.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
Actors Fiona Glascott, playing Lady Violet Somerset, and Hunt were also at the fest.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 15 June 2025
Elsewhere at the fest, TZIFF is partnering with the Artificial Intelligence Media Festival, which spotlights films, music, and visual art created with AI and advanced digital technologies.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fest
festival
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Reactions to the sudden move varied: Those in the community who considered the festival a nuisance were relieved.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Many of the beers that medal at each festival have limited distribution and are sometimes only available at the taproom at the brewery where they were produced.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fest. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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