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as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
rather than mourn our friend's death we celebrated his life, and his memorial service was more notable for its festivity than its funereal gloom
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as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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as in merrymaking
joyful or festive activity
in keeping with their habit of doing everything in a big way, the couple's wedding will entail a whole weekend of festivity
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Recent Examples of festivity
Rowan Bucket Bag Nothing says autumnal fashion like suede, and this bag is the perfect companion for any fall festivities.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Gabbriette got a head start on Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festivities, cohosting a party with Don Julio Tequila on Thursday night to honor the holiday, which kicks off Saturday and ends on Sunday.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In its post, the cafe said more information about the Elk Grove cafe’s opening date and grand opening festivities would be coming soon.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Halloween festivities Aaron Brewer made a great Michael Myers, meanwhile members of the Dolphins staff dressed up as skeletons.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Gabbriette got a head start on Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, festivities, cohosting a party with Don Julio Tequila on Thursday night to honor the holiday, which kicks off Saturday and ends on Sunday.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In its post, the cafe said more information about the Elk Grove cafe’s opening date and grand opening festivities would be coming soon.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Halloween festivities Aaron Brewer made a great Michael Myers, meanwhile members of the Dolphins staff dressed up as skeletons.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivity
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager dress as Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour while hosting the Today Halloween celebration in New York City.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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As dinner concluded, Cynthia Erivo took the microphone to invite everyone to continue the celebration.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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Swinging from the overhanging branches and darting through the woods, the animals were heading toward a nearby housing project, their pink faces lit with glee.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Hanlon wasn’t trying to hide his glee.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Make sure to also watch the weather and check for local holidays and festivals.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The film was shown at the Netherlands, Berlin and Miami film festivals, according to The Hollywood Reporter, and in 2018 was released on DVD in Germany.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This Halloween, there are no lights, no revelry, no sugar highs.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the game, hundreds of shirtless brethren had joined in on the revelry, stretching across four sections and making headlines.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Today, the lighting ceremony is a spectacle of holiday merriment.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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From rushing out of the office to get party-ready, or hustling through the airport and reuniting with loved ones, to finally arriving at a glamorous night out with friends, each scene conveys merriment and personal style set against the backdrop of New York City.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Christmas and cookies go together like Thanksgiving and turkey, and the Journal Sentinel wants to help spread the festive cheer.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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PetSmart Merry & Bright 24-Pack Assorted Toys Bring holiday cheer to your cat with this 24-pack assorted toys set.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivity. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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