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or revelling
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the reveling was too much for her, so she went to bed early even though the party was still going strong
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or revelling
as in drinking
to take part in drunken revelry
reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work
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Recent Examples of reveling
Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Especially watching Curtis reveling playing a teen again.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reveling
Noun
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Earlier in the week while discussing the field for the 3-point shooting contest at the NBA’s 2026 All-Star festivities in Los Angeles, Kon Knueppel must’ve had an inkling.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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Actress and producer Rachael Harris hosted the evening’s festivities.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Who wants to close out the week in Guadalajara drinking the finest tequila on earth, or eating through the buzzing dining scene of Chicago?—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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There is also some evidence that drinking lemon water could regulate blood sugar.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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His government last year banned the popular Budapest Pride celebration and allowed facial recognition technology to be used to identify anyone participating despite the ban.—
MATTHEW LEE,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 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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The cante is sung by male and female singers, preferably seated with no backup singers, who belt out lyrics that evoke emotions — grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing, fear, UNESCO said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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But before rejoicing, consider what might be a kind of gas price dilemma.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, marks the climax and end of the weekslong Carnival season and a final chance for indulgence, feasting and revelry before the Christian Lent period of sacrifice and reflection.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Valentine's Day pagan connections Lupercalia was a debaucherous festival that celebrated the coming of spring that included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, and the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Britpop music and binging prestige TV shows.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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In many ways, once that past was purged Kansas City has been binging on BIRGing ever since.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Dec. 2025
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Museums also make for a great break from holiday-merrymaking.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2025
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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,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Reveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveling. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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