songfest

noun

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as in sing

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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. — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 16 May 2026 The songfest began with the women introducing themselves by singing out their names. — Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 29 May 2018
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  1. jam session
  2. festival
Noun
  • This isn’t the first time Scarlett has joined her dad on stage for a jam session.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
  • Separated by decades of time and distance and different lines of work, the members decided to get back together for an informal jam session two summers ago in Seattle, where McCaffrey lives.
    — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Definition of jam session
Noun
  • The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Full of music, dance, and vibrant colors, thousands of people gathered to attend the annual Boston Dominican parade and festival on Sunday afternoon.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of festival

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“Songfest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songfest. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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