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confetti

[kuhn-fet-ee, kawn-fet-tee] / kənˈfɛt i, kɔnˈfɛt ti /


NOUN
bonbon
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JC: Think about it: The world of sports has entered a bizarre new dimension, one in which formerly sad-sack teams are now the ones downing champagne and getting showered in confetti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Bianca Andreescu stood with the US Open trophy aloft, smiling as glittering confetti fell all around her on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

That money bought a spinning virtual ball with the America250 logo, fireworks and a ton of red, white and blue confetti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Right after being showered with applause and confetti at victory lane, the 29-year-old Spaniard thanked his crew, whose quick work on the last pit stop proved to be the difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Everyone froze in place, confetti and streamers in their hair and on their clothes, balloons gently bonking against their heads.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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