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a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a country music fest
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Recent Examples of fests
Mobius Loop landed at Watermelon after making the festival rounds last year, taking home an honor at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival and screening at fests such as the Micheaux Film Festival and LA Shorts International Film Festival.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Plus, mainstream services are churning out a reliable supply of fright-fests.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of staggering the fests and conferences over nine or 11 days, everything is now crammed into the same seven-day period, including film and TV, education, comedy and tech.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Elite 8 and Final Four matchups were chalk-fests.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The lineup of work from more than 25 countries showcases premieres and prizewinners from leading fests.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
There will also be fan fests and community events hosted throughout the region.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Plus, mainstream services are churning out a reliable supply of fright-fests.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026
Much has been written about the fabled three-martini swill fests of yore, but too little has been made of the eating.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead of staggering the fests and conferences over nine or 11 days, everything is now crammed into the same seven-day period, including film and TV, education, comedy and tech.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Last year’s Elite 8 and Final Four matchups were chalk-fests.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
The lineup of work from more than 25 countries showcases premieres and prizewinners from leading fests.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
There will also be fan fests and community events hosted throughout the region.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
But there are plenty of other film festivals in Colorado, from Oscar-bait showcases and mini-fests to touring, niche and genre-specific events that appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, the LGBTQ community, and horror fans — sometimes all at once.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fests
Noun
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The film also was shown at a number of other festivals before hitting the awards circuit as the Palestinian entry for this year’s Academy Awards.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Videographer Suarez is planning to make a short documentary for film festivals to take the message to a wider audience, said Church.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All the festivities came to a halt in the sixth minute when Austin took the lead on a header by Guilherme Biro off a Facundo Torres corner kick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Organizers said the event, which also included food and festivities, drew 30,000 people annually.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within days, statues were removed and celebrations cancelled or renamed, including events tied to the federal César Chavez Day on March 31.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Fests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fests. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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