variants
or fêtes
1
as in events
a social gathering
the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete
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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
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variants
or fêtes
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
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Recent Examples of fetes
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
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetes
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Directed by Michael Mazzola, who previously helmed UFO documentaries like Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind and Unacknowledged, Plague of Corruption is currently only watchable by RSVPing for livestream events on the Amigo Film Studios website.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Those tours largely became about Son, attracting huge crowds to games and fan events.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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This community celebration honors African-American culture with live music, a kids zone, food, craft vendors and giveaways at Kissimmee Lakefront Park.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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These watch parties are open to the public and do not require a ticket.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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While members of both parties who cite privacy issues have long wanted to limit the authority, there was broad bipartisan support to renew it, especially after Republicans and Democrats recently worked out a compromise bill.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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But don’t miss a costume ball at the Library of Congress, tall ships in Alexandria, multiple film festivals, a taste of Sweden on the National Mall, block parties, wine tastings and a Friday night tribute to the Warped Tour — also in town this weekend.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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While some of the city’s other historic sites don’t currently bring in any revenue, Independence City Manager Troy Anderson said in April, custodial societies at both the Vaile and Bingham-Waggoner properties run frequent tours and throw summer festivals.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Once a king-maker in the world of hip-hop, notorious for throwing lavish bashes, Combs has been sitting in a Special Housing Unit in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center since his September arrest.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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We’re thrilled that Walt Disney World will serve as the immersive setting for a Hallmark holiday movie highlighting the cheerful festivities of the season.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Viewing areas will offer special festive food and beverage menus and family-friendly holiday festivities, such as bonfires and s’mores, live music, holiday games and Santa.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Abanikanda getting a lot of work with the second-team unit — hauling in two receptions and taking an inside handoff.—
Nick Harris
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
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Made 65 receptions for 1,094 yards and 11 touchdowns.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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“Fetes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetes. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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