as in celebrations
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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Recent Examples of festivities
The milestone festivities come amid deep political divisions that have seeped into nearly every facet of American life, including how people view the country’s history and identity.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The 29-year-old Song reaggravated an oblique injury in spring training, necessitating a rehab assignment with the Chihuahuas after taking part in opening day festivities at Petco Park.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Mendoza, 22, received the life-altering phone call from the Raiders at home in South Florida instead of taking in this year’s draft festivities from Pittsburgh.
—Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders began the festivities by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Anais and her mom Angie came home to the partial collapse after taking in the festivities at the NFL draft.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are also holiday festivities, sports competitions, and myriad island and ocean adventures.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
While 16 other players will enjoy the on-site festivities and have the opportunity to give Goodell a giant hug on stage, Mendoza is spending the night with his family in Miami.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The main-stage festivities at Coachella 2026 ended earlier than expected Friday night.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The 29-year-old Song reaggravated an oblique injury in spring training, necessitating a rehab assignment with the Chihuahuas after taking part in opening day festivities at Petco Park.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Mendoza, 22, received the life-altering phone call from the Raiders at home in South Florida instead of taking in this year’s draft festivities from Pittsburgh.
—Jaclyn Hendricks, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders began the festivities by selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Anais and her mom Angie came home to the partial collapse after taking in the festivities at the NFL draft.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are also holiday festivities, sports competitions, and myriad island and ocean adventures.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
While 16 other players will enjoy the on-site festivities and have the opportunity to give Goodell a giant hug on stage, Mendoza is spending the night with his family in Miami.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The main-stage festivities at Coachella 2026 ended earlier than expected Friday night.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivities
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rodrigo’s Guts tour wrapped in July, but the singer spent the end of summer headlining festivals across the world, including Lollapalooza Paris and the Osheaga Festival in Montreal.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Only a short walk away, visitors can find great restaurants and entertainment, including the Quartier des Spectacles, home to many festivals throughout the year.—
Megan Wallitsch,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Festivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivities. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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