variants
or revellers
as in celebrants
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
wedding revelers whooping it up until dawn
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Recent Examples of revelers
Elation veered into chaos as revelers clashed with police, a teen was shot, multiple people were stabbed and vehicles torched or damaged, leading to at least 63 arrests.
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Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The Knicks’ magical run past the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and, now, San Antonio Spurs united the city, with revelers celebrating in the streets after each of the 16 wins.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
And regular Kate Moss’s turn on the decks one memorable, and debauched, night in 2015 had revelers literally swinging from the chandeliers.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Andes hantavirus, which spread on a cruise ship last month in the Atlantic Ocean, likely won’t pose much of a risk to World Cup revelers in the Bay Area either, Roy and other experts told this news organization.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
At one point, about a dozen people, most wearing Knicks jerseys, jumped on top of a cab stuck in traffic and stomped on and busted the front windshield, while several revelers took turns using belts to whip the hood of the taxi, according to bystander video.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The Knicks’ magical run past the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and, now, San Antonio Spurs united the city, with revelers celebrating in the streets after each of the 16 wins.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
And regular Kate Moss’s turn on the decks one memorable, and debauched, night in 2015 had revelers literally swinging from the chandeliers.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
Andes hantavirus, which spread on a cruise ship last month in the Atlantic Ocean, likely won’t pose much of a risk to World Cup revelers in the Bay Area either, Roy and other experts told this news organization.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
At one point, about a dozen people, most wearing Knicks jerseys, jumped on top of a cab stuck in traffic and stomped on and busted the front windshield, while several revelers took turns using belts to whip the hood of the taxi, according to bystander video.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 11 June 2026
The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
That would be the drummer, Binzer (Rory Keenan), who sits at the back of the stage, surveys the group and the roomful of revellers, and pliably makes adjustments that keep the party going.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelers
Noun
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Some youngsters, like McCall Elementary School fifth grader Camila Garcia, were both youthful celebrants and feting other children at the same time.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There are those who don’t celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Revelers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelers. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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