as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
tourists flock to the town for its annual strawberry festival
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The productions are part of the WNET Group’s special Broadway and Beyond festival, celebrating theater productions and the people who bring them to life.
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas, from May 29-June 1, will kick off opening day with the Netflix and Universal Television drama from creator Kevin Williamson.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
The absent messages were brought to the band’s attention after word that their chant celebrating the 2013 death of former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was not broadcast during the festival’s livestream.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
This kind of big festival is really a super good opportunity to send this message.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The festival, which takes place in Austin, Texas, from May 29-June 1, will kick off opening day with the Netflix and Universal Television drama from creator Kevin Williamson.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 22 Apr. 2025
The absent messages were brought to the band’s attention after word that their chant celebrating the 2013 death of former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was not broadcast during the festival’s livestream.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 21 Apr. 2025
This kind of big festival is really a super good opportunity to send this message.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festival
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Cambodian community hosts festivities The Cambodian community is celebrating Khmer New Year and the harvest season with festivities that reflect Buddhist customs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26-27 at Colina del Sol Park, 5295 52nd Place.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The festivities surrounding the ceremony will also extend beyond the awards.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festival. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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