as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary
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Recent Examples of celebration
Multiple street signs were also damaged during the celebration.
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CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
In a city rife with steakhouses and flashy openings from around the world, Cantina Contramar is a real celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Join us at the Four Seasons for a celebration where cuisine meets culture.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
On Easter Sunday on April 5, Meghan shared videos on social media of the family's celebration, including Lili and Archie hunting for and decorating eggs.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Single women are throwing milestone birthdays that replicate the scope and celebration of a wedding.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
And, as thousands of people prepare to head to North America for the World Cup celebrations this summer, that surge is expected to continue.
—Sofi Zeman
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
That was a point Rogers made sure to note during a pregame celebration of the two-time all-star’s achievement on Sunday morning before the team took on the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
In a city rife with steakhouses and flashy openings from around the world, Cantina Contramar is a real celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Join us at the Four Seasons for a celebration where cuisine meets culture.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
On Easter Sunday on April 5, Meghan shared videos on social media of the family's celebration, including Lili and Archie hunting for and decorating eggs.
—Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Single women are throwing milestone birthdays that replicate the scope and celebration of a wedding.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
And, as thousands of people prepare to head to North America for the World Cup celebrations this summer, that surge is expected to continue.
—Sofi Zeman
april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
That was a point Rogers made sure to note during a pregame celebration of the two-time all-star’s achievement on Sunday morning before the team took on the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
Noun
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Gables hosts events, festivals and activities throughout its downtown year-round to help draw in crowds not just to the Mile, but also to other streets across the city, including Restaurant Row on Giralda Avenue.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All the festivities came to a halt in the sixth minute when Austin took the lead on a header by Guilherme Biro off a Facundo Torres corner kick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The 13 Going on 30 actress ditched her signature minimalist glam for a bright pink lip while giving fans a glimpse at her Easter festivities with her family on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The gathering at Milander Field was part protest, part celebration — a vibrant echo of a Cuban fiesta.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Spanish colonial government integrated the Santo Niño image into religious processions, music, and dance fiestas as part of efforts to convert the island’s population to Catholicism.—
Laura Payne,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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