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
The city oozes Christmas spirit and is the perfect place to get festive.
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Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
Layer the look with moss and mushroom table toppers for the ultimate festive and foraged look.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, Bindi's mom Terri Irwin shared her thoughts on the family of three's festive look.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
During the festive meal, guests started singing at the top of their lungs and dancing along to the lively tunes of the Juke Joints from ALR Music, a roaming band that kept the mood jovial and energetic throughout dinner.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
Layer the look with moss and mushroom table toppers for the ultimate festive and foraged look.
—Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, Bindi's mom Terri Irwin shared her thoughts on the family of three's festive look.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
During the festive meal, guests started singing at the top of their lungs and dancing along to the lively tunes of the Juke Joints from ALR Music, a roaming band that kept the mood jovial and energetic throughout dinner.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festive
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Krampus Nacht attendees will have the opportunity to drink, be merry and throw axes in a series of challenges—after some practice with a professional.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
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All his kills are righteous, all his women are gorgeous, all his men are merry.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2024
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These tunes usually begin to surge in November, as the days following Thanksgiving often signify the official start of the jolliest time of the year.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The video is a love letter to Paris as seen through the jolly eyes of Jacquemus, and features a cast of characters and friends (of Nike, Jacquemus, and the designer himself) including Serena Williams, Manu Rios, Central Cee, Carine Roitfeld, Amina Muaddi, and many, many more.José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024
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After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Let these cheerful colors—all highlighted below—inspire your manicure.Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festive. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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