as in festivities
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a celebration of the company's 100th anniversary
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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Recent gun violence at HBCU homecomings Tuskegee is not the only HBCU reeling from gun violence during homecoming celebrations.
—Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Its opening will likely line up with America's 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026, which will be celebrated at museums and institutions throughout Washington.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Mount Vernon's grounds and museums will remain open, and holiday celebrations will continue.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Both of those works are not simple celebrations—however sumptuous or energetic—of Dial as tiger.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The fourth Thursday of November is a special time for families across the country, but celebrations have their own special flair in the South.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
One simple tactic is to create more visibility for those employees who are working in the office through photos on social media or internal channels and covering in-office events such as large meetings, training sessions, volunteer efforts or celebrations.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Recent gun violence at HBCU homecomings Tuskegee is not the only HBCU reeling from gun violence during homecoming celebrations.
—Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Its opening will likely line up with America's 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026, which will be celebrated at museums and institutions throughout Washington.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Mount Vernon's grounds and museums will remain open, and holiday celebrations will continue.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Both of those works are not simple celebrations—however sumptuous or energetic—of Dial as tiger.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The fourth Thursday of November is a special time for families across the country, but celebrations have their own special flair in the South.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
One simple tactic is to create more visibility for those employees who are working in the office through photos on social media or internal channels and covering in-office events such as large meetings, training sessions, volunteer efforts or celebrations.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Celebrations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrations. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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