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also gayety
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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
Where the drops are sparse in detail, the frame delivers in an undeniable elegance and gaiety.
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Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2023
My peace of mind and my gaiety will be gone for ever.
—Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2023
But even that is done with gaiety.
—John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 13 Feb. 2023
There was another moment of almost gaiety.
—Graham Swift, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
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Astrid Kayembe, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2023
My peace of mind and my gaiety will be gone for ever.
—Audrey Wollen, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2023
But even that is done with gaiety.
—John Sharp | Jsharp@al.com, al, 13 Feb. 2023
There was another moment of almost gaiety.
—Graham Swift, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaiety
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For the perfect office attire, try dressing it up with a chic blazer and button down top.Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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The attire was apparently so off-putting that even Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts — whom Locksley coached at Alabama — questioned his former coach’s fashion choice during a FaceTime call.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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Other famous faces who have been known to join Aniston's Friendsgiving festivities include her ex-husband Justin Theroux, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Jimmy Kimmel — who famously criticized her Friendsgiving for including the same foods as Thanksgiving.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Orlando Pride captain Marta, the Brazilian considered the greatest player in the history of women’s soccer, closed out the festivities.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
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From November 23 until January 18, this home marries priceless art with intriguing local history, all decked out in Christmas finery.Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
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Prince Harry and Meghan, 43, married in a fairytale ceremony at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018, and what looked like a framed photo of them in their wedding finery was spotted behind him.Janine Henni, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Hundreds of revelers roar at once, thrusting homemade torches into the freezing air and banging pans together with cacophonous glee.Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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The glee among conservative voters in the red wave Trump secured in this election was as palpable as the despair among liberal voters, who described themselves as shocked and in a state of disbelief about Harris' loss.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent Productions is a coproducer on the film, and many of the costumes came from Vaccarello’s archives.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Last night at the Zanuck Theater on the Fox Lot in Los Angeles, the film screened for the first time in front of an audience with Mangold, as well as stars Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro, costume designer Arianne Phillips, and production designer François Audouy all in attendance.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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The British actor, almost as a counterpoint to the Nantucket frippery on display in the adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s chart-topping beach read, can now be found on the stage of the prestigious Almeida Theatre in Islington, North London.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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None of the 95 rooms at this palatial property, which first opened in the 1860s, is the same, and the decor is an eccentric mishmash that combines every era since then, from Victorian fripperies to sinuously streamlined Art Nouveau.Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
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Unauthorized sales also diminish the value of licenses colleges sell to apparel and merchandise companies that produce jerseys, collectibles and other products.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Amazon's fashion sales from Nov. 30 through Cyber Monday include: Save up to 45% on select golf gear from Callaway and cold-weather apparel from Lands’ End.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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There are other acts of bravery, like the way Rasoulof shows women indoors not wearing their veils, for once.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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At one point while in Oceania, Moana risks her life and earns a badge of honor (or partial demi-god status) as a result of her bravery.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Gaiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaiety. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.
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