jubilees

noun

plural of jubilee
as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something the town is planning a year-long jubilee in celebration of its founding 200 years ago

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Recent Examples of jubilees It's been weekend after weekend of box office jubilees. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026
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  1. celebrations
  2. festivals
  3. festivities
Noun
  • It is celebrated not only as an overnight accommodation, but also as a romantic location for weddings and other celebrations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The dinner capped a long, but friendly, day of meetings and celebrations, as the world’s two most powerful leaders seek to settle trade differences while simultaneously thawing the icy relationship between the United States and China.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • This film has received enthusiastic reviews following debut screenings at the fall festivals.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In 2023, the actress was named an ambassador to the Italian luxury fashion house and has since worn gowns by the label at various red carpet events and film festivals.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • Simmons spoke publicly for the first time since signing with the Sacramento Kings as part of media day festivities Monday at the team’s Golden 1 Center practice facility, where the Kings will open training camp Tuesday.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Zeferjahn was one of a handful of Cubs participating in the festivities for the first time as a major-leaguer.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivities

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