as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
Christmas Eve is always an occasion of much merrymaking at our home
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Recent Examples of merrymaking
The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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
If that's not enough merrymaking for you and yours, there are plenty of other festivities:
This year, the resort has added a new light tour: the Millionaire Motorcar.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
The classic spiked dessert hides out for hours before the merrymaking begins, soaking up rum in a secluded cabinet to safeguard it from those who'd like to take a nibble—or from that one relative who'd prefer to add an extra tipple when no one is watching.
—Nicola Blaque, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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
If that's not enough merrymaking for you and yours, there are plenty of other festivities:
This year, the resort has added a new light tour: the Millionaire Motorcar.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023
The classic spiked dessert hides out for hours before the merrymaking begins, soaking up rum in a secluded cabinet to safeguard it from those who'd like to take a nibble—or from that one relative who'd prefer to add an extra tipple when no one is watching.
—Nicola Blaque, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merrymaking
Noun
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The day's festivities included a pageant commemorating the land runs of 1889 and 1893.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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The playful enthusiasm that his soldiers had hitherto displayed in martial training and sporty festivities, and the esprit de corps forged in their common cause, gave way to their bloodied corpses; the film’s depictions of their gory stillness, in full color, come as a shock.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their revelry begins in mid-April and culminates on May 17, with many continuing their festivities or recovering from the previous night’s celebrations.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The intimate, candlelit dinner gave way to a night of revelry, champagne, and music.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The holiday season is a magical time, full of merriment, light and tasty treats.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes,
19 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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“Merrymaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merrymaking. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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