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
Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.
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Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 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
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, 20 Nov. 2024
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Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 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
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, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merrymaking
Noun
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The new Whole Foods grocery store in downtown St. Charles is officially open, with dozens of customers gathering Wednesday morning for the festivities.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The venues for the multiple festivities were never officially revealed, but celebrations were supposed to culminate with a lavish party at the grand Scuola Grande della Misericordia event space, according to the BBC.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
Noun
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But even for a brief, well-meaning moment, the show takes the spotlight off the queens, which means less revelry for drag on my television.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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This year, expect fewer rainbow logos and less corporate revelry.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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There’s no shortage of Christmas culinary merriment for people heading to Orlando during December to ring in the New Year or celebrate the season.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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That merriment includes exploring some of the secluded isles on the Tuscan coastline.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 May 2025
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Some years at Cannes, the Med’s most effervescent seasonal kickoff, the bubbles and spice of the social froth provide the jollity.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.—
James Rampton,
theweek,
6 Nov. 2024
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“Merrymaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merrymaking. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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