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
This is a family-friendly community bike fest that celebrates the artistic history of Venice.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Although it’s tightly curated compared to some sprawling film fests, the lineup always features diverse perspectives on Jewish culture, religion and the ways in which global political forces affect people on a person-to-person basis.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Spring and Fall Pecan Street Festival The biannual Pecan Street Festival, one of the largest and longest-running music and arts fests in the nation, is back with live tunes, local artisans and food vendors.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The Midwest's best winter fests include big-city ice-carving competitions as well as cozy small-town gatherings.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Although it’s tightly curated compared to some sprawling film fests, the lineup always features diverse perspectives on Jewish culture, religion and the ways in which global political forces affect people on a person-to-person basis.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Spring and Fall Pecan Street Festival The biannual Pecan Street Festival, one of the largest and longest-running music and arts fests in the nation, is back with live tunes, local artisans and food vendors.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
The Midwest's best winter fests include big-city ice-carving competitions as well as cozy small-town gatherings.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fest
Noun
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The festival received the La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board’s support earlier this month.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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This full-day event, open to all festival badgeholders, will explore the enduring global obsession with stories of mystery, justice and deception, from prestige documentaries and investigative journalism to hit television series and chart-topping podcasts.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Members of the 34th Infantry Division were in attendance at Halverson’s celebration Monday and took the chance to shake his hand and wish him a happy birthday.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Unofficially, however, the real celebration will take five place days earlier, on Saturday, March 21, when the society plans to welcome 500 people to its annual gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fest. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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