fetes 1 of 2

noun

variants or fêtes
Definition of fetesnext
plural of fete
1
as in receptions
a social gathering the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete

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as in festivals
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty

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fetes

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verb

variants or fêtes
present tense third-person singular of fete
as in honors
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetes
  1. receptions
  2. festivals
  3. festivities
  4. events
  5. celebrations
  6. affairs
  7. shindigs
  8. galas
Noun
  • The Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, who had 11 receptions for 99 yards in a 19-14 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, is up to 1,067 yards on 101 receptions.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dell, a third-round pick out of the University of Houston last year, ranks second on the team with 51 receptions for 667 yards and three touchdowns.
    Kristie Rieken, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • At their core, both Christmas and Hanukkah are festivals of light.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The film premiered in competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and has since been an audience and critical favorite at international festivals worldwide, picking up several awards on its journey.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • For centuries, eggnog has been a part of America’s Christmas festivities.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Copper is clearly warm, loved, and enjoying all the bright and colorful Christmas festivities his new home offers.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Firefighters were not able to save the structure, which in recent years had operated as the Sanctuary on Penn, a venue for weddings and other events.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • Ensure your celebrations stay merry and bright by stocking up on your favorite beverages before the holiday arrives.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Just in time for a special holiday season when Hanukkah and New Years celebrations have a rare overlap.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • Not knowing which country the event's most important matches will be played underlines cricket being handcuffed to the whims of money-spinner India, whose power might be heightened by the ascension of former boss Jay Shah running the sport's affairs globally.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As if there was a hangover from going score-for-score in 40-plus point affairs over the last two outings, the offense couldn’t pick things up right away, especially after the Patriots had just punched in their first possession for a touchdown.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of affairs
Noun
  • Just under an acre of land is at your disposal, with a flat seaside yard to host your backyard shindigs from Memorial Day to Labor Day — or as long as the weather allows.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Around Town The Atlanta Art Fair highlights a dizzying assortment of cultural shindigs taking place across the city this week, Atlanta Art Week.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of shindigs
Noun
  • The preppy protagonists drunkenly dance their way through Manhattan, presented here as a gauntlet of galas and after-parties and classic-six apartments.
    Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Her recent favorite is the Bezel Lariat Pendant, which she's worn with pre-game fits, at galas and on date nights.
    Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of galas
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