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carnival

[kahr-nuh-vuhl] / ˈkɑr nə vəl /


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Zegna’s clothes offered clothing in vibrant, carnival colors that reminded me of the turning of the seasons, of moments of change.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

And wherever he went, a carnival of Brazilian flags followed.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Yet the celebrations continue, with parades and their marching bands, pie-eating contests and quilt shows, tractor exhibits and neon-lit carnival rides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Inside the exhibit hall, there was a carnival game where contestants could see who could shoot the most water at a target.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Grease would have had a very different ending if she'd shown up at that carnival in spandex, a head of curls, and a bushy unibrow.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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