Thesaurus results for FIESTA

fiesta

noun

fē-ˈe-stə

Definition of fiesta

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 While locals are excited to have the fiesta in their backyard, one of the few Colombian restaurants in the city is feeling overwhelmed. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 But thanks to Haiti’s determination to leave an entertaining mark on this tournament, and Morocco’s shocked need to respond, the crowd were treated to a topsy-turvy fiesta of football. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 26 June 2026 The key is to gather a tasty, colorful team that provides a fiesta of colors, flavors and textures. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiesta

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Noun

Sunday jazz brunches are something of a local institution, drawing Nairobi families for celebrations—the sign of a great city hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Four months later, Peter reaches out to an estranged Wendy with an invitation to his annual Scary New Year celebration at his parents’ remote cabin.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of festival

Noun

Black Friday may still be a few weeks away, but furniture retailers aren’t waiting for the official festivities to begin.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Bold statement earrings — the Pave Bow earrings from Neale’s Wrap It Up collection, her holiday capsule that was unveiled at the festivities — and a few choice rings rounded out her look.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of festivity

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