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: a time of celebration marked by special observances
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: an often periodic celebration or program of events or entertainment having a specified focus
a daffodil festival
a Greek festival
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Noun
Each year, a festival was held to celebrate the harvest.
The town has a summer festival in the park.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, a festival panel whose participants included Cate Blanchett, this year’s main competition jury president, and cinematographer Mandy Walker discussed diversity and inclusion.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Exposing the Far Right had its festival premiere Nov. 19 at International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, just months after the Netherlands swore in the most right-wing government in its modern history.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
On Tuesday, a festival panel whose participants included Cate Blanchett, this year’s main competition jury president, and cinematographer Mandy Walker discussed diversity and inclusion.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Misfits are scheduled to headline Coachella’s Outdoor Stage on both weekends (April 12 and April 19), marking their first appearance at the festival.
—Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Festival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festival. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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