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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
Noun
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On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert could not contain his glee.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2026
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The former Nuggets guard danced around Ball Arena with glee throughout a 6-for-7 shooting game and was even bold enough to confront 7-footer Jonas Valanciunas after taking exception to a foul.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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The looming court decision cast a shadow over the weekend festivities.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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In typical provincial fashion, these four days of festivities include crafts, great food, bluegrass music, and an opportunity to visit sugar camps, where sap is boiled down into delightfully rich syrup.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 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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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Faith observances during historic milestones Trump isn’t the only president to discuss religion during a major milestone celebration.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 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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The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Nov. 2025
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The fans even got eight free Chick-Fil-A free chicken nuggets due to Caleb Martin missing two straight fourth-quarter free throws, which drew one of the evening’s biggest cheers.—
Scott Fowler
March 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Stacked in a pile or hanging from hooks—they’re a fun punch of color to add to any space that needs some cheer.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
4 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 cast has learned to modulate the mirth as needed.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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