as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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Recent Examples of festivities
That’s the message from senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who has put the boot into the nation’s top football leagues for booking international entertainers to lead their grand final festivities.
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Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
As usual, Entertainment Weekly will be front and center for all the festivities with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly's Red Carpet Live show.
—Rebecca Detken, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump appeared at the stadium as part of the Yankees’ festivities around the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Post-fight festivities include a live DJ and a mariachi band to keep the energy going late into the night.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of their festivities, Greer and her family got matching tattoos.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Next to the club’s training ground in Sant Joan Despi, to the west of the city, a variety of typical local festivities marked the occasion.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The festivities, bridging the late afternoon into the evening and emceed by former San Jose City Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio, will include dinner, dancing and a program looking back at the group’s five decades.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
As usual, Entertainment Weekly will be front and center for all the festivities with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly's Red Carpet Live show.
—Rebecca Detken, EW.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Trump appeared at the stadium as part of the Yankees’ festivities around the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks in New York City.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Post-fight festivities include a live DJ and a mariachi band to keep the energy going late into the night.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
As part of their festivities, Greer and her family got matching tattoos.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Next to the club’s training ground in Sant Joan Despi, to the west of the city, a variety of typical local festivities marked the occasion.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The festivities, bridging the late afternoon into the evening and emceed by former San Jose City Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio, will include dinner, dancing and a program looking back at the group’s five decades.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivities
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The relative lack of attention toward Hortman’s assassination has been pointed to by some left-wing figures as evidence of hypocrisy from those on the Right, particularly those who were angry over the celebrations of some left-wing social media users over Kirk’s death.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are many tastings, celebrations, parties and events with food and music as well.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This dual character — part professional market, part popular celebration — is increasingly setting Cádiz apart from conventional festivals, reinforcing its potential.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Here's which fall festivals are taking place in Greater Cincinnati throughout September and October.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Festivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivities. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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