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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
Host cities are also staging free fan fests and watch parties at places like the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City and Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.
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Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026
So while the league wanted officials to crack down on excessive physicality, players and coaches are already complaining that games are turning into whistle fests.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The two-week bonanza of major talent from all over the world supported by the world’s biggest streaming platform managed to set itself apart from longtime fests like Montreal’s Just For Laughs or the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
From a star jazz vocalist to a star pianist, the Bay Area is hosting a lot of great shows, concerts and film fests this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The ticket prices are reasonable, there are fan fests, and the host cities work out how to get fans to the grounds for free.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Host cities will assume the costs for transportation, security, fan fests and police escorts for teams and FIFA officials.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The station plans to celebrate its 100th year in 2026 with three 3-day fests over the summer; keep an eye on the website for details.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Film fests, from Boulder to Aspen Through Sunday.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 27 May 2026
So while the league wanted officials to crack down on excessive physicality, players and coaches are already complaining that games are turning into whistle fests.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
The two-week bonanza of major talent from all over the world supported by the world’s biggest streaming platform managed to set itself apart from longtime fests like Montreal’s Just For Laughs or the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
From a star jazz vocalist to a star pianist, the Bay Area is hosting a lot of great shows, concerts and film fests this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The ticket prices are reasonable, there are fan fests, and the host cities work out how to get fans to the grounds for free.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Host cities will assume the costs for transportation, security, fan fests and police escorts for teams and FIFA officials.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The station plans to celebrate its 100th year in 2026 with three 3-day fests over the summer; keep an eye on the website for details.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
Film fests, from Boulder to Aspen Through Sunday.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fests
Noun
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At one time, the GABF annually drew upward of 60,000 people to the Convention Center over three days each fall, with dozens and dozens of local bars, breweries and restaurants hosting their own events, beer tappings and mini-festivals.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Here is a running list of upcoming festivals and events centered around soccer this summer.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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Nantucket’s town/county government is still scheduled to hold its Independence Day festivities, with a fireworks display capping off the day-long celebration.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Boston is hosting watch parties for matches in June and July, as part of Fan Fest celebrations that will take place at City Hall.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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While the Fourth of July promises the potential for bigger and brighter celebrations this year, many consumers may struggle to feel festive.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Fests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fests. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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