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
President Trump, guided by his zealot aide Stephen Miller, is engaging in a deportation fiesta.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Although some people died from AIDS, others continued to participate in the rituals of the fiesta to honor her protection over time, even amid their suffering.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Its inauguration fiesta alone, which featured live music and Lucha Libre, is said to have lured up to 3,500 attendees.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 June 2025
In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Although some people died from AIDS, others continued to participate in the rituals of the fiesta to honor her protection over time, even amid their suffering.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Its inauguration fiesta alone, which featured live music and Lucha Libre, is said to have lured up to 3,500 attendees.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 June 2025
In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiesta
Noun
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The new agreement expands the current relationship into all five verticals of AEG’s business: venues, festivals, touring, the AXS ticketing platform and sports teams, and makes Amex the official payment partner of AEG at 40 properties on four continents.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The festival runs from 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. all three days; admission is free until 4 p.m. Friday, and until 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The audience, limited to 15 people per performance, joins Irina’s birthday festivities during the opening scene; attendees are invited to eat cake and drink champagne, with some sitting at the dinner table and others scattered around the room.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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No announcement as to Kesha’s potential involvement in the festivities has been released, however.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiesta. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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