: a feast that commemorates Christ's resurrection and is observed with variations of date due to different calendars on the first Sunday after the paschal full moon
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Over the years, the pop superstar has preceded her album releases with Easter eggs online and during performances.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Some Fast & Furious movies tend to come out at Easter, which falls on April 5 in 2026.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
There will be clues and Easter Eggs because costumes are the most fun.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
After all, Easter is all about escaping the icy grip of winter.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Some Fast & Furious movies tend to come out at Easter, which falls on April 5 in 2026.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
There will be clues and Easter Eggs because costumes are the most fun.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
After all, Easter is all about escaping the icy grip of winter.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Easter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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Easter
noun
Eas·ter
ˈē-stər 
: a Christian holiday celebrating Christ's resurrection that is observed on the first Sunday following the first full moon on or after March 21
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