as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun
in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties
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Recent Examples of revel
Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales and more.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2025
In the party scene, though, there would be plenty of swooping camera movements as the guests revelled.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales, and more.
—Asher Elbein, WIRED, 2 Mar. 2025
During spring bloom, an upsurge in photosynthesizing algae and other microbes kick-starts the Arctic ecosystem, fueling a yearly revel, with tiny crustaceans, fish, seals, birds, polar bears, whales and more.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Thin white walls of a temporary event tent allowed for the sounds of reveling Ducks fans departing the venue to contrast from the downbeat scene inside.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2025
In the party scene, though, there would be plenty of swooping camera movements as the guests revelled.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revel
Noun
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Police in San Jose released body camera footage of a deadly shootout earlier this year involving a man suspected in a lengthy crime spree that included shootings with law enforcement, along with armed robberies and carjackings.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The investment spree has boosted Africans’ views of Beijing, with China recently topping a favorability poll conducted by Afro Barometer.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But that doesn’t add much beyond three crusty Báthory ancestors carousing drunkenly in their coffins.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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When Hedda and Eileen were wild together, Eileen’s drinking and carousing was a problem, but she’s put all that wickedness behind her, mostly thanks to the love of Thea Clifton (a delicate Imogen Poots), who has also just arrived at the mansion for the world’s worst party.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His shakshuka takes the tomato-and-pepper mold and spins it into a gambol through fields of celery and coriander seeds, ground chipotles and sweet paprika.—
Scott Hocker,
theweek,
26 Nov. 2024
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In the winning first moments of the show, Mills gambols on as the Narrator, wielding a paint palette and, instead of a brush, a tuft of rainbow-colored gauze.—
Celia Wren,
Washington Post,
12 Dec. 2023
Verb
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At a moment’s notice, those willing to subscribe to a streaming service can binge Mad Men, The Wire, Band of Brothers, and other classics of TV’s golden age.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Paramount+ has historically seen higher churn but UFC fans should make for stickier subscribers—traditional sports leagues have off-seasons and TV shows can be quickly binged, but the UFC’s programming is ongoing.—
Andrew Root,
Sportico.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is a fun romp through the animal kingdom through Mabel's eyes.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hugo has a big heart, loves long walks or a romp around the yard and sits like a perfect gentleman for yummy treats.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Adjacent to the lobby is Zaytinya, a Mediterranean restaurant by José Andrés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But images of those youthful frolics amid chirping children quickly slips behind me, muted by my puffing, labored breaths and the blanket of snow.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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The festive frolic at The Colony Animal Care Services looked fit for a four-legged king.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Revel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revel. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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