as in festivities
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 celebrations
Mardi Gras season is typically celebrated with jubilant music, street celebrations and parades, often occurring for the days leading up to Fat Tuesday.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The National Symphony Orchestra is no slouch, the Washington National Opera is solid, the Kennedy Center Honors have often been genuinely moving celebrations of the best in American culture.
—Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Onana has no problem being at the forefront of celebrations.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Epinay said Macron is expected to attend celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Griffins came home to a couple of celebrations in the Frankfort school’s gym.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
One of Denver's largest celebrations of the Lunar New Year is almost here, and a local artist is creating something special for the occasion.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The hospitality area will host medal celebrations, watch parties, sponsored events and meet-and-greets with notable figures from figure skating, hockey and speed skating.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Get in the holiday spirit with this precious pink cardigan sweater that’s primed for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day celebrations alike.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
The National Symphony Orchestra is no slouch, the Washington National Opera is solid, the Kennedy Center Honors have often been genuinely moving celebrations of the best in American culture.
—Christopher Robbins, Curbed, 9 Feb. 2026
Onana has no problem being at the forefront of celebrations.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Epinay said Macron is expected to attend celebrations of the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Griffins came home to a couple of celebrations in the Frankfort school’s gym.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
One of Denver's largest celebrations of the Lunar New Year is almost here, and a local artist is creating something special for the occasion.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The hospitality area will host medal celebrations, watch parties, sponsored events and meet-and-greets with notable figures from figure skating, hockey and speed skating.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Get in the holiday spirit with this precious pink cardigan sweater that’s primed for Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day celebrations alike.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
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The game — part of the NBA All-Star Weekend — saw GloRilla and various other celebs from the worlds of music, TV/film and sports kick off Friday’s evening’s festivities at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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Buzelis will be the only Bulls representative at the All-Star festivities in Los Angeles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The report says that film festivals are operating under enormous pressure and fear for their survival.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a city packed with excellent jazz musicians, and a century of history with the genre, why is there no local equivalent of the massive festivals that cities like Montreal, New Orleans or Montreux, Switzerland, have built?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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For those traveling with children, TAFER’s signature Little Luxuries family program offers activities including face painting, ancestral Mexican games, traditional Mexican Cumbia live dance performances, beachside fiestas and more.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 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
Cite this Entry
“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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