in high spirits
idiom
: very happy and excited
All the children were in high spirits on the last day of school.
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The actresses appeared to be in high spirits, chatting with each other and posing for photos.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
The fashion crowd was in high spirits, ready to celebrate.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The pair appeared in high spirits, with both actors flashing smiles for the cameras.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Sources told People that Trachtenberg was not in high spirits in the months after the procedure.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
The fashion crowd was in high spirits, ready to celebrate.
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The pair appeared in high spirits, with both actors flashing smiles for the cameras.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Sources told People that Trachtenberg was not in high spirits in the months after the procedure.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in high spirits
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“In high spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20high%20spirits. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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