as in festivals
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a country music fest
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Recent Examples of fests
The event is smaller and more concentrated than past biennial fests, and definitely more locally-minded.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
What about films from earlier fests, including Sundance, Berlin and Cannes?
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
As the fall festival season revs up, standouts from fests past populate an engaging indie weekend.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The fests focused on reasoning, attention, information processing, executive function, working memory, and episodic memory.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
What about films from earlier fests, including Sundance, Berlin and Cannes?
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
As the fall festival season revs up, standouts from fests past populate an engaging indie weekend.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
The fests focused on reasoning, attention, information processing, executive function, working memory, and episodic memory.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fests
Noun
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November brings a full calendar of festivals celebrating the coastal city, including the Foo Foo Festival, a 12-day arts and culture event with activities from Pensacola Beach to the historic streets of downtown and out to Perdido Key.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cartagena’s rich Afro-Colombian heritage pulses through its art, festivals, and everyday life, offering Black women travelers a meaningful way to connect with the region’s cultural legacy.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On September 27, the Goop founder got all dressed up for her birthday festivities in Portofino, Italy.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Playing into the formal black-tie feel of the night, Meghan Markle rolled up to the festivities wearing a demure—but very chic—black ensemble.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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And while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in San Andrés Mixquic, known for its traditional celebrations, some wear the sort of spooky Halloween costumes sold in the United States, although local families themselves do not dress up.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Fests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fests. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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