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
  • Told about Burrow's confidence in Higgins running it back with himself and Chase in 2025, Higgins, who is playing on the franchise tag and has totaled 581 yards and five touchdowns on 45 receptions this season, was blunt.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But from the perimeter to the slot, the 6-foot, 200-pound wideout went on to turn 158 receptions into 1,845 yards and 15 touchdowns over his next 50 games.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of receptions
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  • So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But the reality is that so many of Italy’s iconic festivals are still relatively young.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of festivals
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  • Set in Music City, the special will feature more than 40 performances, while Nashville counts down to midnight with the East Coast, and continues the festivities through midnight Central Time with the city’s signature Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Mall stage.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After the festivities, guests are welcome to take it easy on Sunday and enjoy the ambiance of the festival’s final event—A Southern Jazz Brunch—before heading to the airport to journey back home.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of festivities
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  • No matter how much planning is done, there will always be events beyond your control.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • Cosgrove was previously head of Paramount’s business affairs and most recently was Chief Business Affairs Officer for Bron Studios.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Before Paramount, Cosgrove was a business and legal affairs executive for Revolution Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of affairs
Noun
  • Her recent favorite is the Bezel Lariat Pendant, which she's worn with pre-game fits, at galas and on date nights.
    Brittany Talarico, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Lulus Graceful Finesse Pleated Long Sleeve Maxi Dress For those looking for a more formal long-sleeve dress to wear to weddings, galas, or holiday parties this season, consider picking up this pretty option from Lulus.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of galas
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