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Celebration

The act, process, or time of celebrating.

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Affair 76% connected

That which is done or is to be done; matter; concern; as, a difficult affair to manage; business of any kind, commercial, professional, or public; --…

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Diversion 76% connected

The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business.

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Function 76% connected

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

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Occasion 76% connected

A falling out, happening, or coming to pass; hence, that which falls out or happens; occurrence; incident.

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Recreation 76% connected

The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated; refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil; amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.

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Ritual 76% connected

Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or sacrifices; the ritual law.

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Agon 76% connected

A contest for a prize at the public games.

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Blowout 76% connected

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Conviviality 76% connected

The good humor or mirth indulged in upon festive occasions; a convivial spirit or humor; festivity.

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Feria 76% connected

A week day, esp. a day which is neither a festival nor a fast.

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Festival 76% connected

Pertaining to a fest; festive; festal; appropriate to a festival; joyous; mirthful.

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Fete 76% connected

A feat.

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Gala 76% connected

Pomp, show, or festivity.

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Jollification 76% connected

A merrymaking; noisy festivity.

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Merrymaking 76% connected

Making or producing mirth; convivial; jolly.

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Celebrate 74% connected

To extol or honor in a solemn manner; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.

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Celebrate 74% connected

To extol or honor in a solemn manner; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.

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Observe 74% connected

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or…

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Observe 74% connected

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or…

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Festivity 92% connected

The condition of being festive; social joy or exhilaration of spirits at an entertaintment; joyfulness; gayety.

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Jubilation 92% connected

A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Solemnization 92% connected

The act of solemnizing; celebration; as, the solemnization of a marriage.

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