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 game — part of the NBA All-Star Weekend — saw GloRilla and various other celebs from the worlds of music, TV/film and sports kick off Friday’s evening’s festivities at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
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Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 13 Feb. 2026
Buzelis will be the only Bulls representative at the All-Star festivities in Los Angeles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
One plane was pointed toward Los Angeles, ready to carry a large contingent of the traveling party headed south for this weekend’s NBA All-Star festivities.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Just hours after the 230 artists and storytellers who are up for this year’s Academy Awards got together at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon, The Hollywood Reporter kept the awards season festivities going with a Nominees Night celebration.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
His cabins were full during the July 4 weekend, as guests, including his family, were in town to enjoy popular Independence Day festivities.
—Abrielle Kate Maddison, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Super Bowl festivities drew a huge crowd in the South Bay on Friday night with the Big Game Block Party with Kehlani.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
As Super Bowl festivities take over California, Adcock is using the moment to expand his audience.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 13 Feb. 2026
Buzelis will be the only Bulls representative at the All-Star festivities in Los Angeles.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
One plane was pointed toward Los Angeles, ready to carry a large contingent of the traveling party headed south for this weekend’s NBA All-Star festivities.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Feb. 2026
On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.
—Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Just hours after the 230 artists and storytellers who are up for this year’s Academy Awards got together at the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon, The Hollywood Reporter kept the awards season festivities going with a Nominees Night celebration.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
His cabins were full during the July 4 weekend, as guests, including his family, were in town to enjoy popular Independence Day festivities.
—Abrielle Kate Maddison, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Super Bowl festivities drew a huge crowd in the South Bay on Friday night with the Big Game Block Party with Kehlani.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
As Super Bowl festivities take over California, Adcock is using the moment to expand his audience.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivities
Noun
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Lunar New Year celebrations can prompt superstitious actions.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the United States, however, the tradition shifted to Fat Tuesday, aligning with Mardi Gras celebrations and American work schedules.—
Vivian Richey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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One of America's largest and longest-running music festivals is also one of the most musically diverse in the world.—
Piet Levy,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The film has screened at more than 15 festivals, including its premiere at SXSW 2025.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Festivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivities. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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