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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Roan will continue her slate of successful festival appearances through 2025, including a headlining slot at Primavera Sound in Barcelona in June.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Fanatics plans to invite hundreds of professional athletes to interact with fans interested in sports collectibles at the three-day festival.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The Red Sea festival continues through Dec. 14, with 122 films from 80 countries to screen in Jeddah.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
The Misfits are scheduled to headline Coachella’s Outdoor Stage on both weekends (April 12 and April 19), marking their first appearance at the festival.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Fanatics plans to invite hundreds of professional athletes to interact with fans interested in sports collectibles at the three-day festival.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
The Red Sea festival continues through Dec. 14, with 122 films from 80 countries to screen in Jeddah.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
The Misfits are scheduled to headline Coachella’s Outdoor Stage on both weekends (April 12 and April 19), marking their first appearance at the festival.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festival. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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