How to Use in high spirits in a Sentence

in high spirits

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  • Here are 10 of the best New Year’s cocktails to welcome the new year in high spirits.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Anna Kendrick seems to be in high spirits while out and about on a rainy day in L.A. on Jan. 4.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The trio, who appeared in high spirits, posed side by side on the red carpet.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The cat is doing well, Russell said, and in high spirits.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week, 7 July 2022
  • The Bolter, in high spirits, as always, has also joined them, a new lover in tow.
    Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 27 July 2021
  • The men, now in their 50s, are in high spirits, and a genuine sense of brotherhood abounds.
    Keith Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The sun was blazing, and red dirt choked the air, but everyone seemed in high spirits.
    John Eligon Prentice Onayemi Anna Diamond Devin Murphy, New York Times, 21 May 2024
  • The hikers were in high spirits despite the early hour.
    Claire O’Callahan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
  • After a 5-1 road trip, there still was plenty of reason to be in high spirits.
    Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Jolie and Pax were photographed walking from the restaurant in high spirits.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
  • Harvey was smiling from ear-to-ear and seemed to be in high spirits during the outing.
    Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Navy lined up to punt and the Corps of Cadets were in high spirits – many of them turning their back on the field to chant at fans in the second level above them.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The fashion crowd was in high spirits, ready to celebrate.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The pair appeared in high spirits, with both actors flashing smiles for the cameras.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Sasha and Oliviia had just eaten pizza and were in high spirits.
    Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022
  • Soon after the attack, Jake was already back in high spirits.
    Fox News, 14 May 2021
  • The weather was as delicious as the food prepared by Marcus Samuelsson, and the room was in high spirits.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 May 2021
  • Despite Affleck's absense, Lopez appeared in high spirits on the day of the party.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 July 2024
  • In a second photo, the two sisters walk side-by-side in high spirits, with Marielle appearing to laugh.
    Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • O'Brien's post featured a series of photos of the athlete in high spirits while at the hospital.
    Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 8 Feb. 2022
  • The players were in high spirits afterwards, too, despite the franchise missing the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years and the 10th time in 12 years.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2024
  • The couple appeared in high spirits, with both actors flashing smiles for the cameras.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
  • The pair was seen having lunch at Cuban restaurant Matilda’s Kitchen with family and friends, where Williams seemed to be in high spirits.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 18 Feb. 2025
  • As always, the street style was vibrant, with everyone in high spirits.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Pera, 30, was in high spirits after one of the standout victories of her career.
    Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Most troops appeared in high spirits in the days after the ground operation began.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
  • Gordy was in high spirits for the birthday gala, according to those on hand.
    Brian McCollum, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Yet according to those on set, Lin spent his first three days of shooting in high spirits.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Hill, however, appeared to be in high spirits as he was shuttled off the field, apparently cracking jokes about the state of his leg.
    Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Singing off-key, dancing around, and grabbing a slice of pizza before heading out kept her in high spirits.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025

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