Synonyms of fetes

fetes 1 of 2

noun

variants or fêtes

plural of fete

1

as in events

a social gathering

the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete

Synonyms & Similar Words

• events
• parties
• celebrations
• bashes
• receptions
• shindigs
• galas
• dances
• get-togethers
• functions
• affairs
• blowouts
• balls
• binges
• blasts
• fund-raisers
• dos
• suppers
• occasions
• benefits
• proms
• formals
• soirees
• orgies
• masquerades
• socials
• symposia
• bacchanals
• teas
• clambakes
• bacchanalia
• showers
• salons
• bakes
• housewarmings
• mixers
• stags
• keggers
• tea parties
• house parties
• cocktail parties
• klatches
• hen parties
• icebreakers
• saturnalias
• meet and greets
• kaffeeklatsches

2

as in celebrations

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrations
• festivals
• festivities
• fiestas
• carnivals
• galas
• jubilees
• fests
• rejoicings
• fairs
• exhibits
• exhibitions
• revels
• jollities
• merriments
• revelries
• jamborees
• jollifications
• merrymakings
• expositions
• exercises
• shows
• honors

fetes

2 of 2

verb

variants or fêtes

present tense third-person singular of fete

as in honors

to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration

the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honors
• recognizes
• celebrates
• thanks
• credits
• commemorates
• congratulates
• salutes
• praises
• cheers
• compliments
• acknowledges
• commends
• laureates
• lauds
• extols
• applauds
• cites
• hails
• acclaims
• touts
• memorializes
• glorifies
• felicitates
• observes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disgraces
• shames
• humbles
• humiliates
• dishonors
• discredits
• slanders
• libels
• hisses
• condemns
• defames
• maligns
• hoots
• jeers
• denounces
• censures
• damns
• ridicules
• mocks
• bad-mouths
• boos
• slights
• puts down
• reprobates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fetes

Noun

Ahead of the official start of the US Open, a flurry of fetes took place across New York City. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

One of the biggest pre-carnival fetes on the island, Caribbean Melting Pot at the Carnival Village, features superstar soca acts like Machel Montano and Skinny Fabulous yet still charges under USD $40 a ticket. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Martin and Short previously discussed their fecal fetes on a 2018 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026

Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft. — Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026

The calendar fills with village fetes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

Violence has marred previous annual fetes. — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025

The heads of some of the world’s leading film fetes gathered Tuesday at the Sarajevo Film Festival to discuss the role of festivals, broaching topical issues such as audience development and how growing political tension is affecting both curatorial and strategic decisions. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025