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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
The service itself is fleet on its feet, which lends to the gaiety of simply being in this space, with a noise level not to high (except for a wholly out of place intrusion of thumping music Boulud would never have in France).
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John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.
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Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Nov. 2025
The opening Allegro vacillates between punchy jabs and fluttery gaiety.
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Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.
—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaiety
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The model’s attire was crafted with a delicate lace material and two unique botanical motifs.
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The pair can be seen dressed in black, elegant attire with bright smiles on their faces.
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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But when her big bro Sherlock (Henry Cavill) goes missing during the festivities, Enola pauses getting hitched to find him and also unearth a military cover-up.
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style.
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My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.
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According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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There’s already angst in the party, and glee among Republicans, that the trio will use their new clout to spotlight issues that divide Democrats.
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This tangled relationship between Lestat and Armand, and all the guilt Lestat carries from it, provides a major breakthrough for Molloy’s documentary, and the journalist reacts with giddy, off-putting glee.
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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel.
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McDaniel had purchased multiple superhero and supervillain costumes from overseas that were delivered to the two addresses, the affidavit said, citing customs records.
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.
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Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.
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“Gaiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaiety. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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