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
No matter what that campaign had brought it would be a celebration of all their hard work.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Both of the receivers were fined $14,491 for that celebration, but that wasn't the only fine for either of them.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The muted mood in the West Bank — where there are now more than 1,200 Israeli-manned checkpoints and gates, making travel very difficult — is a far cry from celebrations that broke out back in 2012 when the UN upgraded Palestine to observer state status.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 21 Sep. 2025
That makes the annual International Alba White Truffle Fair, which runs over several weekends from mid-October to early December, a one-of-a-kind celebration.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Simultaneously, this celebration comes amid an era of cautious optimism for the DSO, including fundraising momentum and record concert revenue.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
To the surprise of absolutely nobody, the crowd was dressed to kill — riding the subway to Forest Hills felt like part of the celebration, with all that leather and lace looking awesomely surreal on the E-train in the Saturday-afternoon sunlight.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Kate Egan, who was the Folly’s director of theater operations from 1998 to 2004, will make a presentation on the theater’s history as part of the 125th anniversary celebration Sunday at the Kansas City Public Library.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Rosh Hashanah is also important for some Jewish people as a celebration of the creation of humanity.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Both of the receivers were fined $14,491 for that celebration, but that wasn't the only fine for either of them.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
The muted mood in the West Bank — where there are now more than 1,200 Israeli-manned checkpoints and gates, making travel very difficult — is a far cry from celebrations that broke out back in 2012 when the UN upgraded Palestine to observer state status.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 21 Sep. 2025
That makes the annual International Alba White Truffle Fair, which runs over several weekends from mid-October to early December, a one-of-a-kind celebration.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Simultaneously, this celebration comes amid an era of cautious optimism for the DSO, including fundraising momentum and record concert revenue.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 21 Sep. 2025
To the surprise of absolutely nobody, the crowd was dressed to kill — riding the subway to Forest Hills felt like part of the celebration, with all that leather and lace looking awesomely surreal on the E-train in the Saturday-afternoon sunlight.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Kate Egan, who was the Folly’s director of theater operations from 1998 to 2004, will make a presentation on the theater’s history as part of the 125th anniversary celebration Sunday at the Kansas City Public Library.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Rosh Hashanah is also important for some Jewish people as a celebration of the creation of humanity.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
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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
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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
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The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Semana Santa processions in Seville date back to the 16th century and are one of Spain's most famous fiestas.—
Nina Aquino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Bechtler is celebrating its 15th anniversary while the Gantt Center continues to celebrate its jubilee year and the Mint highlights diverse artistic expressions and cultural narratives.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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