Thesaurus results for FIESTA

fiesta

noun

fē-ˈe-stə

Definition of fiesta

as in celebration

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something the city's Latinos have a series of fiestas throughout the summer

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Recent Examples of fiesta The key is to gather a tasty, colorful team that provides a fiesta of colors, flavors and textures. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 Spanish towns and cities also regularly honor local patron saints with fiestas. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026 But the ongoing Dudamel final fiesta, which concludes this weekend at Disney, operates on the other, insistently upbeat extreme. — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Additionally, the fiesta will include live music, mariachis, and works from many local artists in the event’s auction, according to a news release. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiesta

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Noun

The finish was calm, and came after good pressing from himself and Viktor Gyokeres, but the celebration that followed was what mattered.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Official celebrations were set to continue Friday with flag-raising ceremonies and other events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

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The period, which usually falls between July and August, is dedicated to the worship of Hindu god Lord Shiva and is marked by fasting, prayers and colorful monsoon festivals across India.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Full of music, dance, and vibrant colors, thousands of people gathered to attend the annual Boston Dominican parade and festival on Sunday afternoon.

— Paul Burton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of festival

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Then take your pick from ice cream shops and spend some time enjoying the festivities including frequent live music, carnival style games, and even a zipline.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
The festivities continued as the brides and a dozen friends went on a buddymoon through the French Riviera.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivity

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