Celebration synonyms

The definition of a party is a gathering of people to have a good time or celebrate an occasion, or a group who do things together or a group of people who share the same political ideals.

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merrymaking

Fun; conviviality; festivity

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feast

A very large meal, often of a ceremonial nature.

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honoring

An act or instance of recognizing an occasion

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memorialization

The act or process of memorializing or creating a memorial

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eulogy

A laudatory speech or written tribute, especially one praising someone who has died.

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recognition

Acknowledgement that something was authorized to be done; the acknowledgement of someone’s or something’s rank or status, especially the diplomatic recognition of another country; a subjecting to income tax, under the federal income tax laws. See also realization.

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inauguration

A formal beginning or introduction.

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festival

Merrymaking; festivity

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shindig

A dance, party, entertainment, or other gathering, esp. of an informal kind

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singing

(Informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.

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red-letter-day

(Idiomatic) A particularly significant day or a day to celebrate (personal or sectarian).

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laudation

A lauding or being lauded

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frolic

A playful movement or act.

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praising God

The celebration of the Mass

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observance

The act or practice of observing, or keeping, a law, duty, custom, rule, etc.

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shindy

Shindig

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blowout

A social function, especially one with large quantities of food

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function

(Anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.

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occasion

A special event or function. [from 19th c.]

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do

(Colloquial) A party, celebration, social function.

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acclamation

(Politics) An oral vote taken without formal ballot and with much fanfare; typically an overwhelmingly affirmative vote.

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applause

The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation.

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solemnisation

the public performance of a sacrament or solemn ceremony with all appropriate ritual

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sacramentalism

(Theology) The belief that the natural world is a reflection or imitation of a perfect supernatural one.

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fete

An elaborate, often outdoor entertainment.

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tercentenary

The 300th anniversary of an event

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millennium

A period of time consisting of one thousand years.

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gaiety

Merry or joyful activity; festivity:

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soiree

The definition of a soirée is a gathering or get-together, especially a posh or elegant one.

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commendation

Something, especially an official award or citation, that commends.

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tricentennial

The 300th anniversary of an event or happening.

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jubilation

A celebration or other expression of joy.

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mirth

Joyfulness, gaiety, or merriment, esp. when characterized by laughter

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exultation

Exultation is defined as rejoicing or giving praise.

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blast

(Slang) A highly exciting or pleasurable experience or event, such as a big party.

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gala

A public entertainment

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affair

A sexual relationship between two people, especially when at least one of them is married or in another committed romantic relationship.

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compliment

The definition of a compliment is the act of giving praise.

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panegyric

A formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or event

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sacramentarianism

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mardi-gras

Carnival

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jamboree

A noisy celebration.

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anniversary

The annually recurring date of a past event, as of personal or historical importance:

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holiday

A period during which pupils and students do not attend their school or university.

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solemnity

(Law) The formality needed to validate an act, contract, etc.

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centenary

A 100-year period.

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bicentennial

The 200th anniversary of an event or happening.

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bicentenary

A 200th anniversary

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carnival

A carnival is defined as a group of traveling performers, sideshow attractions and rides.

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bacchanal

A drunken or riotous celebration.

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conviviality

(Uncountable) The state of being convivial

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spree

Uninhibited activity.

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jollification

A merrymaking; noisy festivity.

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hilarity

(Countable) Something that induces laughter.

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joviality

The state of being jovial; jollity or conviviality

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bash

(Informal) A violent blow

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reading

Reading is written or printed material that can be looked at and understood.

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reciting

The celebration of the Mass

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conducting

The celebration of the Mass

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performing

The celebration of the Mass

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intoning

Intonation

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chanting

Singing, especially as a chant is sung.

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fiesta

A religious festival; esp., a saint's day

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jubilance

Jubilation.

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rite

The definition of a rite is a ceremony or formal act to observe a religious, custom or other procedure.

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solemnization

The performance of a ceremony (in an appropriate and solemn manner), such as performing a marriage.

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festivity

The joy and merriment of a festival or celebration.

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rejoicing

The action or feeling of one who rejoices

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revelry

Joyful merry-making.

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acclaim

Loud applause or strong approval

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encomium

Warm, glowing praise.

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kudos

Credit or praise for an achievement; glory; fame

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plaudit

An applauding or round of applause

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praise

(Archaic) A reason or basis for praise

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laughter (related)

The action of laughing or the sound resulting

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restraint (related)

A device or other means of restraining movement:

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liturgiology

Liturgics

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ritualization

The act of giving something a ritual meaning or significance

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commemoration

Something that honors or preserves the memory of another.

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keeping

Care; custody; charge

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magnification

The process of enlarging the size of something, as an optical image.

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remembrance

An object that serves to bring to mind or keep in mind some person, event, etc.; souvenir, gift, keepsake, memento, etc.

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ceremonial

A set of ceremonies prescribed for an occasion; a ritual.

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centennial

A centennial is defined as a 100th anniversary, or a celebration of a 100th anniversary.

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installation

An example of installation art.

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presentation

The action of presenting something:

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pageantry

Grand spectacle; gorgeous display

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triumph

A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.

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merriment

A state of enjoyable exuberance

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wassail

A toast to health, usually at a festival.

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saturnalia

A period or occasion of general license, in which the passions or vices have riotous indulgence; a period of unrestrained revelry.

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sorrow (antonym)

(Countable) (usually in plural) An instance or cause of unhappiness.

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revel

An occasion of merrymaking or boisterous festivity; celebration

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remember (related)

The act of observing a day or an event with ceremonies

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group (related)

(Chemistry) A functional entity consisting of certain atoms whose presence provides a certain property to a molecule, such as the methyl group.

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work (related)

Something that has been made or done; result of a specific kind of activity or way of working [to have dental work done, skillful brushwork]

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coronation

(Figuratively) A success in the face of little or no opposition.

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carousing

Carousal

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sadness (antonym)

(Uncountable) The state or emotion of being sad.

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concert (related)

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worship (related)

The ceremonies, prayers, or other religious forms by which this love is expressed:

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celebratory (related)

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extravaganza (related)

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pageant (related)

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re-union (related)

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