Examples of festivity in a Sentence
The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.
The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.
We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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Many pueblos hold ceremonial dances and festivities this time of year as well, but reach out in advance to confirm times, dates, and accessibility, as not all events are open to non-tribal members.
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
In her post, Sánchez Bezos included several behind-the-scenes glimpses into the festivities, including a clip of her practicing her walk in her unforgettable lace Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Some cruises sail over Christmas and other winter holidays, allowing guests to celebrate the festivities while simplifying the logistics.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
This meant that bonfires, yule logs and evergreen decorations were part of the festivities.
—Bobbi Sutherland, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
In her post, Sánchez Bezos included several behind-the-scenes glimpses into the festivities, including a clip of her practicing her walk in her unforgettable lace Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Some cruises sail over Christmas and other winter holidays, allowing guests to celebrate the festivities while simplifying the logistics.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
This meant that bonfires, yule logs and evergreen decorations were part of the festivities.
—Bobbi Sutherland, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for festivity
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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festivity
noun
fes·tiv·i·ty
fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural festivities
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