as in festivals
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a country music fest
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Noun
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Also in Santa Barbara, Miami film festivals.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025 -
As one of the key A festivals, Locarno is fully committed to generating new spaces where creativity is welcomed and nurtured.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Just ask the cross-gabled cottages, giant schnitzels, and ridiculously involved Oktoberfest celebrations.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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She was invited to the celebrations of their 120th and 125th anniversaries, the latter of which featured the unveiling of Kilpin’s memorial stone in the Famedio.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The festivities include powerful vows from Peppermint, a cute dance by the newlyweds, and a sensational performance by a group of incredible Ballroom performers (including social media star — and friend of Beyoncé — Honey Balenciaga).—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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But the festivities were not over.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Fests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fests. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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