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
The key is to gather a tasty team that provides a fiesta of color, flavor and texture.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
In addition to the usual fun — music, rides, games, arts, food, kids activities (including Chicago Stars youth soccer drills) — the fiesta features a series of expos centered on social justice issues.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Arriba Abajo at the Thompson Hotel National Margarita Day calls for a fiesta at Arriba Abajo.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The weekend wedding celebration kicked off with a Mexican fiesta beach welcome dinner and concluded with a cabana pool party.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
In addition to the usual fun — music, rides, games, arts, food, kids activities (including Chicago Stars youth soccer drills) — the fiesta features a series of expos centered on social justice issues.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Arriba Abajo at the Thompson Hotel National Margarita Day calls for a fiesta at Arriba Abajo.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The weekend wedding celebration kicked off with a Mexican fiesta beach welcome dinner and concluded with a cabana pool party.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fiesta
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiesta
Noun
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Their collaboration captured the spirit of the Biennale, where memory and healing mingled with celebration.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this fall, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Submissions for the 2026 festival are now open, with a full rundown of rules, eligibility and deadlines available HERE.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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In November, the band will host its now-annual festival in Miramar Beach, Florida.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Berners-Lee raised his two children in nearby Lexington, the cradle of the American Revolution, and rose early for the annual Patriots’ Day festivities.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Pawpaws, guavas, and persimmons can add a spicy tropical flair to drinks like the Gin Fizz, Collins, and Old Fashioned, while cranberry adds a splash of tartness and festivity to margaritas and Palomas.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiesta. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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