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festivals

NOUN

celebration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anniversary commemoration competition fair feast gala holiday

STRONG

carnival entertainment festivities fete fiesta jubilee merrymaking treat

WEAK

field day

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of comedians have been unpaid by one of the biggest comedy festivals in the UK.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The capital was recognised for its large, high-quality, accessible cultural scene, which included "theatre, art galleries, museums, literary festivals, live music and comedy".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Only “Sentimental Value” came away with an Oscar, but Cannes could still boast that it led all festivals with 19 nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Others are sceptical that 2026 signals a permanent rupture between Hollywood and European festivals.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

I saw in a store once some German posters for retrospective festivals of her work.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee