fetes 1 of 2

noun

variants or fêtes
plural of fete
1
as in events
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 celebrations
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 fetes
Noun
One of the biggest pre-carnival fetes on the island, Caribbean Melting Pot at the Carnival Village, features superstar soca acts like Machel Montano and Skinny Fabulous yet still charges under USD $40 a ticket. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Martin and Short previously discussed their fecal fetes on a 2018 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft. — Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026 The calendar fills with village fetes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025 Violence has marred previous annual fetes. — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025 The heads of some of the world’s leading film fetes gathered Tuesday at the Sarajevo Film Festival to discuss the role of festivals, broaching topical issues such as audience development and how growing political tension is affecting both curatorial and strategic decisions. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetes
  1. events
  2. celebrations
  3. honors
  4. parties
  5. festivals
  6. bashes
  7. festivities
  8. receptions
Noun
  • With household budgets under pressure, consumers are searching harder for value — shopping earlier, comparing prices across retailers and spreading purchases across multiple promotional events.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down.
    — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • Festivities for the union lasted three days amid celebrations around the country in honor of the pair.
    — James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The house has been the site of jam sessions and musical creation, community festivals and celebrations and ongoing efforts to engage the city's youth in music.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrations
Verb
  • The money will flow to a charity called the Love Like Adam Foundation that honors a childhood friend Coker lost to hazing in 2021.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The bipartisan measure honors Jackie and proclaims that Friday September 4, 2026 is California Wildlife Day to honor her memory and celebrate the Golden State’s biodiversity.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of honors
Noun
  • Those deals took place under multiple presidential administrations of both parties, and various FTC leaders.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The district says it should be allowed to use the existing law and that any major changes to California's fiscal oversight system should go through the normal legislative process, including public hearings and input from all involved parties.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • Details about the two festivals will be forthcoming soon, the estate said.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Pop star and makeup artist have been turning out consistently surprising and breathtakingly beautiful makeup looks as Larsson travels the world performing at various festivals.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of festivals
Noun
  • And for a girl who is known for her epic Fourth of July bashes, wearing a gown by the designer for her wedding celebration (that just so happens to fall over the holiday weekend) seems like a perfect fit.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of bashes
Noun
  • Wedding festivities took place over four days and began in a city hundreds of miles away, to which my wife and I traveled.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The plants grew in popularity in the first half of the 20th century because of their use as corsages at college homecoming parades and festivities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of festivities
Noun
  • Plus, Smith was the Chiefs’ favorite pass-receiving target out of the backfield with 25 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Despite being a sizable market, the Rendez-Vous is a fairly intimate affair, as acquisition and sales execs mingle on the main floor, but also at receptions, screenings and drinks.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of receptions

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“Fetes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetes. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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