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noun

variants or revelling
Definition of revelingnext
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity the reveling was too much for her, so she went to bed early even though the party was still going strong

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reveling

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verb

variants or revelling
present participle of revel
as in drinking
to take part in drunken revelry reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveling
  1. festivity
  2. drinking
  3. rejoicing
  4. revelry
  5. merrymaking
  6. merriment
  7. jollity
Noun
  • The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.
    Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • During the festivities, guests also caught a sneak peek of Thuma’s new loungewear line, which arrives just in time for holiday gifting.
    Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of festivity
Verb
  • Here's what to know about staying safe while drinking apple cider.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Apple cider has become synonymous with the start of fall, but health officials are warning consumers that drinking the cozy beverage is not without risk.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of drinking
Noun
  • Don’t be surprised if all their rejoicing sends stocks to new record highs.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Their family sat nearby, chatting, eating and rejoicing.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
Definition of rejoicing
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of revelry
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of merrymaking
Noun
  • 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
  • Music, merriment, light and color fill the streets.
    Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of jollity
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