as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer
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Recent Examples of fiesta
Although some people died from AIDS, others continued to participate in the rituals of the fiesta to honor her protection over time, even amid their suffering.
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Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Its inauguration fiesta alone, which featured live music and Lucha Libre, is said to have lured up to 3,500 attendees.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 June 2025
In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
During the days of the fiesta, the road between Trujillo and Otuzco is transformed into a pilgrimage route.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
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Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
Its inauguration fiesta alone, which featured live music and Lucha Libre, is said to have lured up to 3,500 attendees.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 16 June 2025
In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
During the days of the fiesta, the road between Trujillo and Otuzco is transformed into a pilgrimage route.
—Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiesta
Noun
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The film screened at over 90 festivals, received 17 awards, and is currently featured on The New Yorker Screening Room and the Criterion Channel.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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The duo took the festival’s stage just before Kneecap, another band that has been outspoken in its support of Palestinians amid Israel’s war on Hamas.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Engelbert said the league is looking at possible revisions to the festivities, which this year included only the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The proud mom posted pictures from the festivities in Venice, Italy, on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Fiesta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiesta. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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