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
At least 78 fan fests are sanctioned by the FIFA host city organizing committees, according to the Associated Press.
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Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 10 June 2026
With limited parking, many fans are expected to rely on public transit or rideshares for access to matches and fan fests for the entirety of the tournament.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Some 20 Major League Soccer teams are hosting events tied to the World Cup, with other teams partnering with the host city fan fests.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
In its second year, the Red Sea fest hosted nearly 40,000 filmgoers and more than 4,000 film professionals over 10 days in December 2022 and boasted a jury hosted by Oliver Stone.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2026
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Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 10 June 2026
With limited parking, many fans are expected to rely on public transit or rideshares for access to matches and fan fests for the entirety of the tournament.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Some 20 Major League Soccer teams are hosting events tied to the World Cup, with other teams partnering with the host city fan fests.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
In its second year, the Red Sea fest hosted nearly 40,000 filmgoers and more than 4,000 film professionals over 10 days in December 2022 and boasted a jury hosted by Oliver Stone.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fest
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Police said the gunfire erupted after a foot chase and assault involving two rival groups at the festival, according to WTOL 11.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Baltimore's 2026 Pride Week will culminate with the annual parade and festival this weekend, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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There are few things that the left hates more than celebrations of America.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fest. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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