ˌfest
as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
a country music fest
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Commissioner Roger Goodell talked about the kickoff rule at a fan fest in London before the Bears played the Jaguars.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Great shows and fests are all over From a memorable Dia de los Muertos celebration to funny plays about uncommon subjects, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
The fest also will honor Netflix’s Emilia Pérez with its Vanguard Award.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The fest also revealed the winners of this year’s LFF Audience Awards, chosen by members of the public who caught the films in London and at U.K.-wide venues.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Great shows and fests are all over From a memorable Dia de los Muertos celebration to funny plays about uncommon subjects, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
The fest also will honor Netflix’s Emilia Pérez with its Vanguard Award.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The fest also revealed the winners of this year’s LFF Audience Awards, chosen by members of the public who caught the films in London and at U.K.-wide venues.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fest. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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