as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the town's annual Fourth of July carnival
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Recent Examples of carnival
Chloe McGowan, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2022
The Queen is also expected to attend the Derby, one of her favorite horse race events, a concert at Buckingham Palace and the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, a carnival-style celebration during which many artists, including Ed Sheeran, will perform.
—Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022
Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Now, the entire carnival has been carefully restored and reassembled to share with the world.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Whitestown's family-friendly Independence Day Celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. with live music, carnival-style food, a ticketed kid's zone and a fireworks show once the sun goes down.
—Chloe McGowan, The Indianapolis Star, 27 June 2022
The Queen is also expected to attend the Derby, one of her favorite horse race events, a concert at Buckingham Palace and the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, a carnival-style celebration during which many artists, including Ed Sheeran, will perform.
—Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 12 May 2022
Adjective
What would a carnival be without corn dogs, cotton candy, rides and bingo?
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Now, the entire carnival has been carefully restored and reassembled to share with the world.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carnival
Noun
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The festival’s crescendo arrives on Saturday, September 27 with Southern Living’s Food & Fire, a sprawling walk-around tasting event at Sloss Furnaces.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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General admission to the festival is $15; children 10 and under are $5; and VIP admission is $50, which includes fast-track entry, a private bar and lounge area.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The scene outside Pearl Street, following the verdict, was literally carnivalesque, almost nihilistic, as revellers poured baby oil on themselves.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
3 July 2025
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Before last year’s trial, the blocks surrounding the Superior Court in Dedham developed a carnivalesque atmosphere.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For the finale, the street went dark, and the UBS Arena in Elmont, near New York City, was lit up with teal strobe lights like a riotous party.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Producers, Garrick Theatre (1st September 2025 – 12th February 2026) Mel Brooks’ riotous classic returns to the West End just in time for his 99th birthday.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bear star Jeremy Allen White missed the festivities to attend to his best friend's wedding.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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The movie had its world premiere on the Croisette in Cannes in May, and Dickinson hopes for a similar raucous reaction in San Sebastian.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But theater owners, producers and theatrical labor unions strongly opposed the plan, staging boisterous protests in Times Square and packing community hearings in recent months.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Staffordshire terriers are described by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as being affectionate towards family and good with young children, and with good breeding can be a playful and boisterous companion.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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A little lowly courier work, yes, but nothing more raffish than that.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The banal village tunes that Mahler altered into sinister mock vulgarities—did these not recall the raffish klezmer bands, the wandering musicians who played at shtetl weddings?—
David Denby,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Carnival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carnival. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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