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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
Plus, mainstream services are churning out a reliable supply of fright-fests.
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David Faris, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of staggering the fests and conferences over nine or 11 days, everything is now crammed into the same seven-day period, including film and TV, education, comedy and tech.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Elite 8 and Final Four matchups were chalk-fests.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The lineup of work from more than 25 countries showcases premieres and prizewinners from leading fests.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
There will also be fan fests and community events hosted throughout the region.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Past fests have spotlighted national acts like The Drums, Omar Apollo, Japanese Breakfast and Portugal.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
David Faris, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of staggering the fests and conferences over nine or 11 days, everything is now crammed into the same seven-day period, including film and TV, education, comedy and tech.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Elite 8 and Final Four matchups were chalk-fests.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The lineup of work from more than 25 countries showcases premieres and prizewinners from leading fests.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
There will also be fan fests and community events hosted throughout the region.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Past fests have spotlighted national acts like The Drums, Omar Apollo, Japanese Breakfast and Portugal.
—Brandy McDonnell, Oklahoman, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fests
Noun
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The international film community—including the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice festivals and the American Cinematheque—spoke out against these persecutions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The option of instead using bollards aims to allow for the downtown area to be utilized for community events and festivals without the use of village vehicles and instead use the bollards at Prospect Avenue and Ann Street and at Park Avenue.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seeded first in this NCAA regional and ranked second overall nationally behind 37-0 Connecticut, UCLA muscled past Minnesota 80-56 to start the festivities as Sacramento hosted a women’s tournament for the first time since 2010.—
Joe Davidson
March 27,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Hailing from Marinduque Island is the Moriones Festival, one of the oldest and most revered ecclesiastical festivities in the Philippines.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sergei Bobrovsky wanted to get in on the Florida Panthers’ milestone celebrations on Tuesday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Search volume jumped 133% in December, suggesting the drink is a go-to for holiday celebrations.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Fests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fests. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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