bacchanals

noun

Definition of bacchanalsnext
plural of bacchanal
1
as in revellers

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2
as in orgies

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  1. bacchanalia
  2. celebrations
  3. revelers
  4. celebrants
  5. partygoers
Noun
  • The film won the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 1960 and stars one of Fellini’s muses, Marcello Mastroianni, as a tabloid journalist on a week-long bacchanalia through the ancient, yet modern city in search of love and happiness.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Branded events at Cannes, Martha’s Vineyard and Sundance have replaced Puff’s bacchanalias, and Michael Rubin’s annual Hamptons White Party is now the place to see and be seen.
    Amy DuBois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of bacchanalia
Noun
  • In the large window division, first place was awarded to Southwest Connection, which had a Native American theme and in second place went to Sweet Elizabeth Jane whose top hats looked toward New Year’s Eve celebrations.
    Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
  • So his wins, his celebrations are mine and mine are his.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • New Year's revelers can also celebrate at Hong Kong Disneyland, which orchestrates a New Year’s show with drones dancing in the sky and fireworks in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of revelers
Noun
  • By air, rail or highway, year-end South Florida holiday celebrants are poised to pack up and leave town this weekend, jamming the region’s public transportation systems during the final week of 2024.
    David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That’s fabulous guidance for both guests and celebrants to remember.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of celebrants
Noun
  • Some partygoers, eager to secure good vantage points, arrived nearly 20 hours ahead.
    Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2025
  • This pack of 2025 glasses has a variety of different glasses styles, so partygoers can choose ones that match their style.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of partygoers
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