celebrations

NOUN

commemoration of occasion, achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anniversary bash birthday ceremony festival festivity gala jubilee observance party performance spree triumph

STRONG

blast blowout carousal conviviality fete frolic gaiety glorification hilarity honoring hoopla hullabaloo jollification joviality jubilation keeping magnification memorialization merriment merrymaking recognition remembrance revelry saturnalia solemnization

WEAK

wingding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failure

STRONG

sadness

Example Sentences

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celebrations

And if the opening celebrations were any sign, it’s geared up to be the West Coast counterpart to his flagship Manhattan location.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

It drew the spotlight in 2024, when Anant's lavish pre-wedding celebrations there brought Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Ivanka Trump as guests, with Rihanna performing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

A native of Honduras, she relocated to the L.A. area at age 14 and was quickly enamored of the Mexican culture that surrounded her — specifically, the vivacious Día de los Muertos celebrations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Australia's celebrations suggested they believe that was the crucial wicket.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

We also added celebrations of dance and other arts to the mix, bringing in emerging artists to showcase new work.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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