as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
tourists flock to the town for its annual strawberry festival
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Recent Examples of festivals
Shoki Lin has directed several shorts that have played at international festivals, including Adam, which was selected for Cannes Cinefondation in 2019, while Tan Siyou is working on her first feature, Amoeba.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Her films have screened internationally at festivals including Busan and the Whitney Biennial.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Most distributors rely on the instincts of a programming team, which typically attends festivals and watches screeners like a prospector sifting for gold.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Even short visits for showcase festivals often require massive expense and risk.
—Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
As one of the key A festivals, Locarno is fully committed to generating new spaces where creativity is welcomed and nurtured.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Also in Santa Barbara, Miami film festivals.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The festivals and celebrations in the weeks leading up to the Lenten season are celebrated across the world, from France to Brazil and beyond.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Built in 1799 by the Maharaja of Jaipur, this part-pavilion, part-palace was ingeniously designed as a viewing platform for royal ladies to observe the bustling streets and festivals below without being seen.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Her films have screened internationally at festivals including Busan and the Whitney Biennial.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Most distributors rely on the instincts of a programming team, which typically attends festivals and watches screeners like a prospector sifting for gold.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Even short visits for showcase festivals often require massive expense and risk.
—Alex Ashley, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
As one of the key A festivals, Locarno is fully committed to generating new spaces where creativity is welcomed and nurtured.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
Also in Santa Barbara, Miami film festivals.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
The festivals and celebrations in the weeks leading up to the Lenten season are celebrated across the world, from France to Brazil and beyond.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Built in 1799 by the Maharaja of Jaipur, this part-pavilion, part-palace was ingeniously designed as a viewing platform for royal ladies to observe the bustling streets and festivals below without being seen.
—Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivals
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She was invited to the celebrations of their 120th and 125th anniversaries, the latter of which featured the unveiling of Kilpin’s memorial stone in the Famedio.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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But the festivities were not over.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The festivities include powerful vows from Peppermint, a cute dance by the newlyweds, and a sensational performance by a group of incredible Ballroom performers (including social media star — and friend of Beyoncé — Honey Balenciaga).—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Festivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivals. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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