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
There haven’t really been any slam-dunk breakouts from the Lido like festivals past – there’s been a bit too much ‘mid’, as the kids might say.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The film was selected and awarded in further different festivals such as Toulouse, Torino and Miami.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The event, heralded as one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the United States, will bring the vibrant Asian street food scene to Music City.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
So why is the film opening on a September 5 release date, right in the thick of fall festivals, despite not playing any of them?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
For years, the church had strawberry festivals and hosted the homeless for Interfaith Hospital Network.
—Enquirer Staff Report, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Films addressing Gaza and the Palestinian experience are now in demand across festivals and markets, with buyers actively seeking titles for North American release.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Coomes said Kelce has attended a few of Palm Tree Crew (sister company to Palm Tree Club) music festivals and knows some of the key players in Palm Tree Crew.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Some are festivals and parades rather than marches and rallies, though hundreds of those are scheduled as well.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The film was selected and awarded in further different festivals such as Toulouse, Torino and Miami.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The event, heralded as one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the United States, will bring the vibrant Asian street food scene to Music City.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
So why is the film opening on a September 5 release date, right in the thick of fall festivals, despite not playing any of them?
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
For years, the church had strawberry festivals and hosted the homeless for Interfaith Hospital Network.
—Enquirer Staff Report, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Films addressing Gaza and the Palestinian experience are now in demand across festivals and markets, with buyers actively seeking titles for North American release.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Coomes said Kelce has attended a few of Palm Tree Crew (sister company to Palm Tree Club) music festivals and knows some of the key players in Palm Tree Crew.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Some are festivals and parades rather than marches and rallies, though hundreds of those are scheduled as well.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivals
Noun
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The conference has had issues in the past of opposing players or staffers getting trapped in the celebrations.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Disney In a video released today, Disney confirmed that the castle will be returning to its original blue and silver color scheme now that the celebrations are over.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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There were many Red Wolves fans enjoying the game day festivities, but most tailgaters were wearing Razorbacks gear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For those traveling with children, TAFER’s signature Little Luxuries family program offers activities including face painting, ancestral Mexican games, traditional Mexican Cumbia live dance performances, beachside fiestas and more.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Semana Santa processions in Seville date back to the 16th century and are one of Spain's most famous fiestas.—
Nina Aquino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Festivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivals. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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