as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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Recent Examples of festivities
The main-stage festivities at Coachella 2026 ended earlier than expected Friday night.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Next year's second major will be played at the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with the tournament and festivities scheduled from May 17-23, 2027.
—Stewart McKenzie, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
City officials restricted big events for safety reasons because festivities surrounding the nation’s birthday and the FIFA World Cup will coincide.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Despite all the housewarming festivities and fireworks, Inter Miami left its Nu Stadium debut unsatisfied last weekend after settling for a tie against Austin FC.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Celebrating Luke's milestone 40th birthday, the brothers — as well as their parents, Craig and Leonie — dressed up fancy for the festivities.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The couple watched in delight as friends introduced themselves to her parents, and how they were fully integrated in the festivities throughout.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Enjoy kid-friendly festivities including egg hunts, games, prizes and food.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
After the festivities, the space is all yours.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Next year's second major will be played at the Fields Ranch East course at PGA Frisco, with the tournament and festivities scheduled from May 17-23, 2027.
—Stewart McKenzie, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
City officials restricted big events for safety reasons because festivities surrounding the nation’s birthday and the FIFA World Cup will coincide.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Despite all the housewarming festivities and fireworks, Inter Miami left its Nu Stadium debut unsatisfied last weekend after settling for a tie against Austin FC.
—Michelle Kaufman
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Celebrating Luke's milestone 40th birthday, the brothers — as well as their parents, Craig and Leonie — dressed up fancy for the festivities.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
The couple watched in delight as friends introduced themselves to her parents, and how they were fully integrated in the festivities throughout.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Enjoy kid-friendly festivities including egg hunts, games, prizes and food.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
After the festivities, the space is all yours.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivities
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The story centres on a couple in the days before their anniversary celebrations, whose relationship is quietly upended when a letter arrives from Switzerland – connected to the decades-old discovery of a woman’s body preserved in glacial ice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Here is a look at other KVIFF celebrations set for this year.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Philadelphia Visitor Center has put together a calendar of festivals, markets and cultural events happening around the city this year.—
Bill Seiders,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the fall, the temperature cools and the trees turn, providing a smoldering backdrop for outdoor concerts and festivals.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Festivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivities. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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