occasions
Times worth marking
Occasions are particular times when something happens, especially significant or noteworthy events: weddings and other formal occasions, I've met her on several occasions.
The word often implies ceremony or importance: dress for the occasion, rise to the occasion.
To occasion something is to cause or bring it about: The announcement occasioned much debate.
Thing preserving remembrance
- tributeOffering of respect
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- honoringRecognizing with respect
- eulogyTribute for the dead
wreath-laying · veterans · dedication · homage · observance · anniversary · monument · plaque
Gathering for celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
revelry · fiesta · merriment · banquet · feast · bash · shindig · fete
Organized meeting for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- forumGathering place for discourse
expo · exhibition · fair · showcase · launch · premiere · screening · unveiling
Completing academic requirements formally
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
- promotionRank increase or publicity
anniversary · achievement · breakthrough · landmark · debut · first · coming-of-age · quinceañera
Ceremonial set of actions
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- officiantCeremony presider
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
ordination · inauguration · coronation · investiture · consecration · baptism · sacrament · liturgy
memorial
Thing preserving remembrance
- tributeOffering of respect
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- honoringRecognizing with respect
eulogy · wreath-laying · veterans · dedication · homage · observance · anniversary · monument · plaque · silence
party
Gathering for celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
jubilee · revelry · fiesta · merriment · banquet · feast · bash · shindig · fete · ball
conference
Organized meeting for discussion
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- symposiumFormal expert discussion meeting
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
forum · expo · exhibition · fair · showcase · launch · premiere · screening · unveiling · fundraiser
graduation
Completing academic requirements formally
- birthdayAnnual date of origin
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
promotion · anniversary · achievement · breakthrough · landmark · debut · first · coming-of-age · quinceañera · christening
ritual
Ceremonial set of actions
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- officiantCeremony presider
matrimony · ordination · inauguration · coronation · investiture · consecration · baptism · sacrament · liturgy · solemnity
dinner
Primary evening meal
gathering · get-together · rendezvous · mixer · potluck · barbecue · picnic · shower · send-off · farewell
occasionsroutine
Regular sequence of actions
humdrum · normalcy · monotony · regularity · non-events
occasionsalways
At all times
never · perpetuity · permanence · constants · continuities
- special occasionEvent worth commemorating
- rise to the occasionSucceed when challenged
- on occasionHappening at intervals
- rising to the occasion
- rise to occasionSucceed when challenged
- formal occasionsEvents demanding elegant dress