fetes 1 of 2

noun

variants or fêtes
Definition of fetesnext
plural of fete
1
as in receptions
a social gathering the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete

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2
as in festivals
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty

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fetes

2 of 2

verb

variants or fêtes
present tense third-person singular of fete
as in honors
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetes
  1. receptions
  2. festivals
  3. festivities
  4. events
  5. celebrations
  6. affairs
  7. galas
Noun
  • Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The former wide receiver had 766 receptions for 11,059 yards and 67 touchdowns in 166 games.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • Vote for the best 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, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This Month in Mississippi chronicled all the work the Alliance was doing in the state, providing resources and education, especially in terms of HIV/AIDS outreach, Pride festivals, and state-level political action.
    Elyssa Goodman, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • The Oktoberfest festivities take place the first Saturday in October at Flag Pole Hill north of White Rock Lake.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The festivities will include a musical tribute honoring Osbourne’s solo career.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • In the wake of both incidents, the former president was granted presidential-level security as his campaign has been forced to grapple with new security protocols in the planning of his campaign events.
    Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And on November 15, right before the film’s official November 22 release, Target’s Jersey City store will be transformed into the ‘Land of Oz’ with a whole host of special events and giveaways.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of events
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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.
    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
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $16,875,000 from $16,142,000, mainly due to higher selling, marketing, and medical affairs expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • While the ethically-dubious deeds of the rich and famous get a lot of media attention, the trusts are often used in much more quotidian affairs—such as by one partner to shield assets during a divorce, lawyers say.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of affairs
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  • The lineup is sectioned into galas, signature screenings, special presentation, professional and student competition films, Docs to Watch, Pixels and Pencils, and the Behind the Lens and Below the Line panel series.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to delve into booking opportunities to take your brand even farther with festive parties and galas.
    Monica Gomez, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of galas
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