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
Keep the flavor fiesta going with a cooking class at one of these select Texas restaurants and culinary schools.
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Stacey Zable, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Semana Santa processions in Seville date back to the 16th century and are one of Spain's most famous fiestas.
—Nina Aquino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
The fiesta started in 1972 with the launch of 13 hot air balloons—nowadays, that number totals more than 500.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
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Stacey Zable, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Semana Santa processions in Seville date back to the 16th century and are one of Spain's most famous fiestas.
—Nina Aquino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
The fiesta started in 1972 with the launch of 13 hot air balloons—nowadays, that number totals more than 500.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fiesta
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiesta
Noun
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Faith observances during historic milestones Trump isn’t the only president to discuss religion during a major milestone celebration.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Despite major changes this year to timing and logistics, SXSW will again spotlight comedy and action films that other festivals don’t show, as well as be a hotbed for discovery of new talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Retired coach Jim Larranaga and his wife, Liz, were also there for the festivities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jon Cameron sported a tall green hat and faux red beard for the festivities.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiesta. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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