as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry
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Bannerman and McDonald welcomed clients, friends and fashion insiders to celebrate their milestone together with pours by Tequila Don Julio, music by DJ Jash Jay and revelry presented by their firm, The Only Agency.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
This series of nighttime and daytime revelry is curated by music-management powerhouse/Don Londres tequila founder Dre London and presented by inKind (a rapidly ascending hospitality company that has now funded close to 2,500 restaurants nationwide), Resorts World Las Vegas and Zouk Group.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Crowds gather, excitedly waiting for the revelry to start.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Though Sweeney and Williams were unable to attend, there was plenty of revelry nonetheless!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
This series of nighttime and daytime revelry is curated by music-management powerhouse/Don Londres tequila founder Dre London and presented by inKind (a rapidly ascending hospitality company that has now funded close to 2,500 restaurants nationwide), Resorts World Las Vegas and Zouk Group.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Crowds gather, excitedly waiting for the revelry to start.
—Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Though Sweeney and Williams were unable to attend, there was plenty of revelry nonetheless!
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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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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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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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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