fetes 1 of 2

variants or fêtes
plural of fete

fetes

2 of 2

verb

variants or fêtes
present tense third-person singular of fete

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fetes
Noun
The heads of some of the world’s leading film fetes gathered Tuesday at the Sarajevo Film Festival to discuss the role of festivals, broaching topical issues such as audience development and how growing political tension is affecting both curatorial and strategic decisions. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetes
Noun
  • As a rookie, Worthy topped the Chiefs’ wide receivers corps in receptions last season, with 59.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Ford had three receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns, including a 60-yard catch late in the first quarter — a one-play TD drive.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There haven’t really been any slam-dunk breakouts from the Lido like festivals past – there’s been a bit too much ‘mid’, as the kids might say.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The film was selected and awarded in further different festivals such as Toulouse, Torino and Miami.
    Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ceremony honors the courage of seriously ill children and their families, and Harry will once again deliver a speech and present the award for Most Inspirational Child (aged 4–6).
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The base now honors Union soldiers Pvt.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Why is this a big move from both parties?
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • There were many Red Wolves fans enjoying the game day festivities, but most tailgaters were wearing Razorbacks gear.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And Schiff credits her film’s enduring popularity to its central female friendship.
    Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Writer Claudia Riiff Finseth credits Tolkien’s Catholic upbringing and interest in Anglo-Saxon literature to his appreciation of the tree’s rich symbolism.
    Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.
    Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In Canada, Angelina Jolie, Maude Apatow and Leslie Mann attend events at the Toronto International Film Festival.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both Indigenous groups adopted alcohol for social and ritual purposes, drinking with visitors and at celebrations and ceremonies.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Here's 12 nearby celebrations to enjoy German beer, food, music and more.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Fetes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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