Examples of festive in a Sentence

The house looks very festive during the holidays. She was in a festive mood. The reunion will be a festive occasion.

Recent Examples on the Web Gray skies did not put a damper on the festive atmosphere at Westminster City Park Saturday as more than 100 people gathered in support of Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County’s Walk a Mile in Their Shoes fundraiser. — Katie V. Jones, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2022 Known as Parco del Valentino on a normal day, this Eurovision Song Contest fan zone now hosts hundreds from all over, drawn by the festive atmosphere and bedecked in colorful flags from their home countries. — Andrew Jones, NBC News, 13 May 2022 For an even more festive atmosphere, tack up some outdoor string lights or tuck the table and chairs underneath a garden pergola. — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 28 Apr. 2022 The festive event, called The 1922 Club, benefits CFA’s programs. — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2022 For a festive, fun, and gorgeous cake, this ombre cake recipe is a beautiful and delicious option. — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Apr. 2022 The Burgman’s nose and tail, too, now blend their Burgmanesque countenance with full LED function to give a (slightly) festive appearance, and the dual headlights have integrated position lights. — Josh Max, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Meanwhile, Michael Buble’s festive classic Christmas (Reprise) lifts 4-3, its highest peak of the year, while Little Mix’s career retrospective Between Us (RCA) is up 9-5. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 3 Jan. 2022 Shoppers say that the stocking is beautiful, festive, and big enough for several presents. — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2021 See More

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