saturnalias

Definition of saturnaliasnext
plural of saturnalia

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Noun
  • The visit comes shortly after the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, an event that sparked celebrations at El Arepazo and throughout Doral's large Venezuelan-American population.
    Abby Dodge, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Here in South Florida, Chai Lifeline Southeast offers programs and services like retreats, volunteer opportunities and holiday celebrations, including their annual Purim bowling bash.
    Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Betting is folded into the bacchanalia, so even non-gamblers gamble.
    J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Now, 23 years later, Art Basel and the surrounding bacchanalia of Miami Art Week are firmly ensconced, even if the contemporary art market has been in the doldrums, and the city seems to have secured its place in the art firmament – at least in December.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Saturnalias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saturnalias. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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