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as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
their unexpected merriment made him nervously inquire as to the reason for it
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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the wedding reception merriment lasted long into the night
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Recent Examples of merriment
From playlists to Christmas cocktails, seasonal decorations and hangover cures for the next day, here’s how to get the merriment started.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Adding to the merriment is an accompanying music video inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Guests can swing by two different locations to partake in the merriment, according to a statement: Miracle at The Hop Knot in Portland and Miracle at Perfusion in Newtown.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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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Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Adding to the merriment is an accompanying music video inspired by the Greek myth of Pygmalion.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Guests can swing by two different locations to partake in the merriment, according to a statement: Miracle at The Hop Knot in Portland and Miracle at Perfusion in Newtown.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merriment
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For about an hour one recent afternoon, solo adult visitors reacted with childlike glee, snapping selfies in front of the massive bones.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The stories take some joy in showing how wicked these people are but even more glee in turning them into bloody messes by the end.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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To start the weekend festivities on Friday, Kelce and Swift attended Lucali, a pizza spot in Brooklyn.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to this legend, the log must burn in two before the master could call off the festivities and send his laborers back to the fields.Robert E. May / Made by History, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Travis Scott is spreading holiday cheer in his hometown of Houston!Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Other Sectors Not all sectors shared in the cheer, however.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 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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As Pagliacci and Smokey Robinson could tell you, there’s nothing new about the intersection of mirth and melancholy.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Expect merriment, mirth and …*checks notes*… Fulham to be fifth by Christmas?Phil Hay, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 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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Seen through the flicker of firelight and fighting, however, are the village musicians, whose fiddles and harmonizing voices rise pure and sweet above the revelry.Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2024
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The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merriment. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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