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Recent Examples of songfest
As with other global cultural events, such as the Venice Biennale currently underway in Italy, the glittery annual songfest is intended as a display of goodwill and togetherness between nations.
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Chloe Veltman, NPR, 16 May 2026
The church annually has a songfest following Dec. 25, which actually begins the Christmas season, but this one will honor the Rev. Wally Hyclak, who is retiring Jan. 1.
—cleveland, 13 Dec. 2019
The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 29 May 2018
Fans of the fest’s icon, Mr. Pierogi, will get to sing with him during his eponymous songfest and toss little hims during the Pierogi Toss, while others can dance their cares away during Polka time.
—Michelle L. Quinn, chicagotribune.com, 13 May 2018
Chloe Veltman, NPR, 16 May 2026
The church annually has a songfest following Dec. 25, which actually begins the Christmas season, but this one will honor the Rev. Wally Hyclak, who is retiring Jan. 1.
—cleveland, 13 Dec. 2019
The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names.
—Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 29 May 2018
Fans of the fest’s icon, Mr. Pierogi, will get to sing with him during his eponymous songfest and toss little hims during the Pierogi Toss, while others can dance their cares away during Polka time.
—Michelle L. Quinn, chicagotribune.com, 13 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songfest
Noun
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The two bond over music during a late-night jam session, and Rick later learns that Danny has turned one of Rick's songs into a hit that reignites his career.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The book does often feel like a recording of a mental jam session, but there is also a sense of being guided by a kind of hesitating yet urgent voice that needs to get things figured out.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Police said the gunfire erupted after a foot chase and assault involving two rival groups at the festival, according to WTOL 11.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Baltimore's 2026 Pride Week will culminate with the annual parade and festival this weekend, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Songfest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songfest. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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