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also gayety
1
as in attire
dressy clothing
attendees of the masquerade ball arrived dressed in all their gaiety
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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
loved the gaiety of the annual harvest festival the gaiety of the wedding reception
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as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the gaiety of children enjoying an outing at an amusement park
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Recent Examples of gaiety
Brooding in the historical background are the plantations, the vexed issue of where the money comes from that underwrites all this charm, these impeccable manners, this unsteady gaiety.
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
For Godard, humor is performative, not just a way of getting a laugh but of getting a rise—or of setting the clock back and imposing a boyish gaiety on the stern responsibilities of adults.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025
The opening Allegro vacillates between punchy jabs and fluttery gaiety.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
For Godard, humor is performative, not just a way of getting a laugh but of getting a rise—or of setting the clock back and imposing a boyish gaiety on the stern responsibilities of adults.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025
The opening Allegro vacillates between punchy jabs and fluttery gaiety.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaiety
Noun
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Their male backup dancers, dressed in black outfits to contrast the girls’ white attire, gave the performance a fuller feel.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for accessories, the royal wore a navy headband to augment her monochrome attire and carried a small navy bag to boot.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Even after a season of festivities, morale can be low and burnout can be high.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The anniversary festivities appeared to also take place at The Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills as Windey shared a snap of the hotel's logo as latte art.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ian Schrager’s Italian protégé Aldo Melpignano promises to bring the same energy and cheerfulness that the Borgo Egnazia is known for, though here with a South Tyrolean style.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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That indefatigable cheerfulness, even when describing scenes that sound brutal to almost anyone else, ran through the entire interview.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Dec. 2025
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Come early evening, guests emerge from their suites to strut their evening finery (a brand parade of Loro Piana loafers, Casablanca silk shirts, Richard Mille watches, Missoni dresses, Hermès bags) and converge on the terrace for cocktails.—
Lanie Goodman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Jan. 2026
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Trees must be clean of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wires, string and any other festive finery.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Dec. 2025
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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His former teammates watched the highlight reel with glee from afar.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Not only do the four statues bode well for the film’s future, but the room buzzed with good will for Anderson, who didn’t try to hide his glee.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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The girls seemed to be having a great time during these performances, interacting with fans by reacting to their costumes and signs, and creating a Candybong wave.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The musical sequel had scored eight longlist mentions including in acting categories, score and sound, but today only heard its name called in costume and hair and makeup.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Dec. 2025
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The jollity extends to the audience, which if Friday’s night’s crowd was indication is largely filled with family and friends of the large cast and who are prone to applaud and whoop at the end of every scene.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Gaiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaiety. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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