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as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
their unexpected merriment made him nervously inquire as to the reason for it
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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the wedding reception merriment lasted long into the night
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Recent Examples of merriment
The games spot and brewery celebrated seven years with a farewell bash replete with games, beer and merriment.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
When the citrus trees come alive with ripe fruit in December, join in the merriment at the Orange Festival.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
After you're done, keep the merriment going with the sequel.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Afterward, there are gifts for children, dreidel games, yummy chocolate gelt, and other merriment.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
When the citrus trees come alive with ripe fruit in December, join in the merriment at the Orange Festival.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
After you're done, keep the merriment going with the sequel.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
Afterward, there are gifts for children, dreidel games, yummy chocolate gelt, and other merriment.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merriment
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Still, any glee in Moscow will have been tempered by Washington's decision to strike Iran while nuclear talks were ongoing.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Mar. 2026
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Now the emptying shopping center could be where the Dallas Stars hockey team find their new home, and some nearby residents have greeted the idea with both glee and gloom.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Bringing joy to the airport In 2020, PDX was celebrating the opening of a new concourse and invited the llamas from Mountain Peaks to join the festivities.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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Many communities canceled festivities following the crackdown on protesters in January, while others have organized smaller, quieter versions of the usually joyous celebration.—
AMY TAXIN,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Schoolteachers are girding to address students’ questions, anger and confusion over a figure whose name and books are deeply embedded in state curriculum and celebrations.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Join us at the Four Seasons for a celebration where cuisine meets culture.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Just for Fun Driven largely by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, a wave of playful merrymaking that embraces maximalism, humor, and individuality is on the rise, Michaels reports.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Museums also make for a great break from holiday-merrymaking.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2025
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Or embrace a tight playoff race and cheer for Team Chaos.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fittingly, the summit’s resemblance to summer camp fostered a mood of compulsory cheer.—
Gaby Del Valle,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 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 two no longer spar on air, so expect mirth rather than rancor at Foxwoods’ Premier Theater.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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From arena-filling funnymen to big-name package tours, there will be plenty of mirth and mayhem in local venues.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merriment. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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