celebration

noun

Definition of celebrationnext
as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary

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Recent Examples of celebration The finish was calm, and came after good pressing from himself and Viktor Gyokeres, but the celebration that followed was what mattered. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Official celebrations were set to continue Friday with flag-raising ceremonies and other events. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Once the couple can fit the celebration into their busy schedules, Reba alum Melissa Peterman is ready to make their wedding cake. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 But its origins are rooted in endurance racing, and that’s where the CCGT1 reveals its full character as a true celebration of the original CCGT—with the roof panel on or off! — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026 The 30-foot model of a Dutch Kitchenette opened to the public last month as part of the 150th anniversary celebration of Coppes Napanee, one of two companies still in existence that manufactured the popular Hoosier cabinets more than a century ago. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Hill and Jean will headline the free event with an anniversary celebration of the Fugees‘ second and final album, The Score. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026 The family plans a private funeral service, and plans for a celebration of his life are pending. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 An annual celebration of the community of Natomas is coming this weekend, bringing neighbors and community leaders together on Saturday. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebration
  1. festival
  2. festivity
  3. fiesta
Noun
  • The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Full of music, dance, and vibrant colors, thousands of people gathered to attend the annual Boston Dominican parade and festival on Sunday afternoon.
    — Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of festival
Noun
  • Then take your pick from ice cream shops and spend some time enjoying the festivities including frequent live music, carnival style games, and even a zipline.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The festivities continued as the brides and a dozen friends went on a buddymoon through the French Riviera.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • Spain will host a gran fiesta for its winning team on the streets of Madrid.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • The Carnaval de Guaranda, for instance, takes inspiration from a rowdy annual fiesta held in the Bolivar Province and is made with vodka, hops, figs, white truffle, turmeric, and a local moonshine called pájaro azul.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of fiesta

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“Celebration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebration. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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