as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
Christmas Eve is always an occasion of much merrymaking at our home
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Recent Examples of merrymaking
The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
In fact, ancient Romans celebrated the day with a fertility festival with animal sacrifices and drunken merrymaking.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
For the Ryman show, that bit of merrymaking fell to Crow, Larkin Poe and Tuttle as Starr sang and drummed.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025
In fact, ancient Romans celebrated the day with a fertility festival with animal sacrifices and drunken merrymaking.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
For the Ryman show, that bit of merrymaking fell to Crow, Larkin Poe and Tuttle as Starr sang and drummed.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merrymaking
Noun
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Fans documented and shared Olandria's birthday festivities across TikTok, Instagram, X, Threads, YouTube, and Reddit — and actively engaged with Anastasia Beverly Hills' own posts about it.—
Sonia Thompson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The Porsche Sprint Challenge kicked off Saturday’s festivities with a qualifying session to set the grid for two races over the weekend.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Some sponsors have pulled out of the celebrations Last year, some big corporations stopped contributing to Pride events.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Initially this brought an overdue celebration of figures, like Fred Eversley, Jack Whitten, and Howardena Pindell, who had been working within high-modernist modes but had been discriminated against by white curators, dealers, and critics.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Additionally, Cambodian funerals and weddings, which are often hosted at home, can involve early morning prayers and late-night revelry that neighbors are sure to hear.—
Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
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Further down the coast, the final day of Fiesta Hermosa took a short break from the live music and revelry to honor those who served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lanie breaks into the merriment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 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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Nancy Lemann, bard of New Orleans and stylist nonpareil, has gotten a glow-up—and in some corners, there’s already been much rejoicing.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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When the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette under the noses of their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, there was much rejoicing in Queens.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Merrymaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merrymaking. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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