celebrations

plural of celebration

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of celebrations Though some of the Sacramento area’s versions of the traditional Bavarian festival have already come and gone, other signature celebrations in the region are still ahead. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Together, the songs take longtime Prine fans and new followers more deeply into his vivid approach to songwriting, which gave voice to the lives, emotions, struggles and celebrations of everyday people. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 Larger-than-life Halloween celebrations rise up every October like the Great Pumpkin (or a benevolent spooky spirit or two) to captivate visitors with parades, caramel apples, costume contests, and more. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 The festival arrives as Kansas City’s culinary landscape continues expanding, with Asian restaurants, cultural celebrations and food entrepreneurs gaining greater visibility throughout the region. — Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026 There, giants across genre and generation come together for unique performances and celebrations. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Iconic fashion houses and brands on the rise showcased pieces that sartorially inclined brides will be clamoring to get their hands on in time for their celebrations. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The telecast included 42 performers and four live countdown celebrations, with performances from Times Square, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico, Nashville Kansas City and more. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 However, the holiday season tends to see a spike each year as people congregate for parties, celebrations and gatherings. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrations
Noun
  • Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Although their mythological associations and forms of celebration differ by region, both are marked by major religious and communal observances and festivities.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • After celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, one of the country’s longest-running punk festivals was suddenly taking a year off.
    — Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • It was really always set up to be a showcase, a best-of-the-festivals model.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • Chile Brings Out the Big Guns Chile’s joyous presence as the Country of Honor at FICG meant panels, tributes, masterclasses and fiestas galore.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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