as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
we arrived at the Christmas party to find everyone already in a festive mood, perhaps owing in part to the punch
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Recent Examples of festive
Vodka At Sion Farm Distillery, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Pistachio Painkiller puts a festive St. Paddy’s Day spin on the classic painkiller.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Weren’t all the guests going home with festive ornaments?
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Perfect for wrapping around banisters, windows or outdoor trees, these lights bring a warm, festive touch to any haunted house setup.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Children traditionally receive new clothes, money, or gifts from family and friends, adding to the festive spirit.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Weren’t all the guests going home with festive ornaments?
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
Perfect for wrapping around banisters, windows or outdoor trees, these lights bring a warm, festive touch to any haunted house setup.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Children traditionally receive new clothes, money, or gifts from family and friends, adding to the festive spirit.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festive
Adjective
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Despite the merry mix-up, Sustr successfully put the ball in the net with 21:17 left for the Knights, who held on for a 2-1 victory in a Windy City Ram Classic second-round game in New Lenox.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The merry month of May used to be an outlier on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre calendar, and any artist that dared book past September tempted the wrath of show-stopping cold and snow.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
31 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festive. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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