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as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
rather than mourn our friend's death we celebrated his life, and his memorial service was more notable for its festivity than its funereal gloom
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as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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as in merrymaking
joyful or festive activity
in keeping with their habit of doing everything in a big way, the couple's wedding will entail a whole weekend of festivity
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Recent Examples of festivity
Fans had their hopes raised at the end of the Big Brother season 26 finale, when host Julie Chen Moonves stopped the festivities to announce that something was happening inside the house.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
That was the year that my uncle, catering director at Chicago’s Ritz-Carlton, took charge of the holiday festivities for a decades-long streak interrupted only by his brief (and somewhat inconvenient for the rest of the family) move to California.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
On November 20th the festivities begin at 4:30 PM with the annual tree lighting ceremony.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Kick off the festivities early and shop realistic spruces, Fraser firs, and flocked trees, starting at just $20.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
That was the year that my uncle, catering director at Chicago’s Ritz-Carlton, took charge of the holiday festivities for a decades-long streak interrupted only by his brief (and somewhat inconvenient for the rest of the family) move to California.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
On November 20th the festivities begin at 4:30 PM with the annual tree lighting ceremony.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Kick off the festivities early and shop realistic spruces, Fraser firs, and flocked trees, starting at just $20.
—Melissa Epifano, People.com, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivity
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Her frequent, flirty, faux-bickering visits — more than two dozen over the show’s 11 years — were comic gold, with a nearly blushing David Letterman often barely able to contain his glee.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Only front-runner Chock, 60, the insurance executive from Wichita, Kansas, and no doubt Lawry's steakhouse platinum card member, has trouble hiding his glee at the removal of the main man obstacle.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Every year, the festival’s official worm reader (which has, for years, been ex-NBA basketball player Tommy Burleson) hands down the forecast.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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The film has already toured the festival circuit, making stops at the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander (HAAPI) Film Festival and the Asian Film Festival Barcelona among others.Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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Eat at The Ram, where the goulash and schnitzel from the Heritage Menu are always a hit; shop at Brass Ranch, the epicenter for European ski and sportswear; and hit the outdoor Holiday Market, which unveils a flurry of merrymaking and festive artisanal goods Dec. 16 and 17.Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2023
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The office workers are sleeping at the desks after a long night of partying, two mischievous visitors sneak in to bring holiday cheer with funny gifts and gaudy decorations.Rudie Obias, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The replay of the moment on the big screen at Lincoln Financial Field elicited huge cheers while Barkley took a moment to recover on the sidelines.Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Boyhood revelry doesn’t fill Ma’s coffers or get her a penthouse view of the city from which the two of ya’s can dance the night away.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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Giant screens inside make this a prime spot for game days and the patio, as anyone who's familiar with the location will know, is perfect for post-bike-ride revelry and refreshment.Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Lopez Talks Posting Makeup-Free Videos on Social Media: 'This Is Me Too' (Exclusive) The star is also anticipating the merriment the season brings.Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Music, merriment, light and color fill the streets.Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
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Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the jollity may look a bit different from city to city, these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year.Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
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Françoise wanders away from us, from the room, into her own thoughts, solemn yet full of gaiety.Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
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But in the end, what makes this painting so intriguing is the tension between the gaiety of the flowers and the woman’s expression.Washington Post, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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