as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer
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Recent Examples of fiesta
Chile Brings Out the Big Guns Chile’s joyous presence as the Country of Honor at FICG meant panels, tributes, masterclasses and fiestas galore.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
The gathering at Milander Field was part protest, part celebration — a vibrant echo of a Cuban fiesta.
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Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
The Spanish colonial government integrated the Santo Niño image into religious processions, music, and dance fiestas as part of efforts to convert the island’s population to Catholicism.
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Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
There is no color associated with a fiesta, apart from maybe all the colors, as befits a party.
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Kory Stamper,
Longreads,
19 Mar. 2026
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Anna Marie De La Fuente,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
The gathering at Milander Field was part protest, part celebration — a vibrant echo of a Cuban fiesta.
—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
The Spanish colonial government integrated the Santo Niño image into religious processions, music, and dance fiestas as part of efforts to convert the island’s population to Catholicism.
—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
There is no color associated with a fiesta, apart from maybe all the colors, as befits a party.
—
Kory Stamper,
Longreads,
19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fiesta
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiesta
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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For nearly two weeks and counting, fans from around the globe have poured into the United States, Canada and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals and watch parties across the 16 host cities.
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Multiple vendors were also out for the late-night festivities.
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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet.
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiesta. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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