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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In a news release on June 10, the Toledo Police Department said arrest warrants have been issued for Ka Nye Taylor, 20, in connection with the June 6 shooting near the Old West End Festival, a popular street festival that draws thousands of visitors each year.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2026
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The festival will celebrate the LGBTQ+ culture, music, community and entertainment.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 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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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fest. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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