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
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.
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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 fiesta was over, but their literary afterlives were just beginning.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
President Trump, guided by his zealot aide Stephen Miller, is engaging in a deportation fiesta.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
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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 fiesta was over, but their literary afterlives were just beginning.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
President Trump, guided by his zealot aide Stephen Miller, is engaging in a deportation fiesta.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiesta
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The famous golf swing celebration isn’t out of place either.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian festival launchpad also reflects the Canuck roots of a comedy legend known for being a gentle and humble everyman to Hollywood audiences before his unexpected death in 1994.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The grand finale of the festivities will unfold on November 10 at The Jealous Monk, where bartenders will battle it out in a Mystic Cocktail Competition.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiesta. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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