orgies

noun

plural of orgy
as in revelries

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  1. revels
  2. bacchanalia
Noun
  • The Hudsonian godwits appeared eternally committed to these revels.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The historic Paulaner brewery hosts three weeks of rowdy revels, kicking off on March 6.
    — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of revels
Noun
  • New Orleans has never shied away from bacchanalia, and what better complements that festive spirit than a good drink?
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The tradition actually dates back to the ancient bacchanalia that celebrated the fall harvest and the wine god, Bacchus.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of bacchanalia
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“Orgies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orgies. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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