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
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny (and Vogue’s fashionable December digital cover star) took the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl—and brought his celebrity friends along for the celebration.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Onana has no problem being at the forefront of celebrations.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The poems are rooted in their observations of current affairs and native plants; the publication was completed in December, when Valenzuela and Cheng planned for a reading and celebration of their work at Bravo High.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s thrilling halftime show was a celebration of his catalogue, Puerto Rican music, the modern Latino identity, and … Lady Gaga.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The impassioned celebration was quickly clipped and shared across social media, with thousands enjoying what initially looked like a release of unbridled, unrehearsed joy.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The championship celebration will take place on Wednesday, according to Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl performance was a celebration of love, joy, and diversity—and of course, his beloved Puerto Rico.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
Onana has no problem being at the forefront of celebrations.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The poems are rooted in their observations of current affairs and native plants; the publication was completed in December, when Valenzuela and Cheng planned for a reading and celebration of their work at Bravo High.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s thrilling halftime show was a celebration of his catalogue, Puerto Rican music, the modern Latino identity, and … Lady Gaga.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
The impassioned celebration was quickly clipped and shared across social media, with thousands enjoying what initially looked like a release of unbridled, unrehearsed joy.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The championship celebration will take place on Wednesday, according to Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl performance was a celebration of love, joy, and diversity—and of course, his beloved Puerto Rico.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
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Savannah College of Art and Design welcomed a cavalcade of stars to Atlanta for the 2026 SCAD TVfest — and Entertainment Weekly has exclusive photos of the celebrities at the annual festival.—
Patrick Gomez,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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The film premiered at the Munich Film Festival, winning the FIPRESCI Prize and the German Cinema New Talent Award, before hitting the international film festival circuit.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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That’s why thousands of people filled Discovery Meadow Park on Monday for a San Jose-centric — and free — drone show after the Opening Night festivities at the convention center.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And then there's the commercials, which have consistently been a highlight of the festivities.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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All of us have definitely been to a fiesta of some sort.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Becoming a national pastime Pageantry’s roots in the Philippines trace back to Spanish rule in the 16th century, as colonialists used religious festivals, or fiestas, to evangelize the population while incorporating indigenous traditions into the elaborate processions and celebratory feasts.—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
20 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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