Examples of festivity in a Sentence
The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.
The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.
We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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Nantucket’s town/county government is still scheduled to hold its Independence Day festivities, with a fireworks display capping off the day-long celebration.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
While members of the royal family are expected to attend the wedding, some will not be part of the festivities.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As part of the pandemic Turkey Day festivities, the core group holds a talent show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The city has added another option, likely aimed at local attendees who would like to drive and park during the soccer celebration festivities.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
While members of the royal family are expected to attend the wedding, some will not be part of the festivities.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
As part of the pandemic Turkey Day festivities, the core group holds a talent show.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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festivity
noun
fes·tiv·i·ty
fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural festivities
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