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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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That’s why thousands of people filled Discovery Meadow Park on Monday for a San Jose-centric — and free — drone show after the Opening Night festivities at the convention center.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And then there's the commercials, which have consistently been a highlight of the festivities.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And while the Gen Xer is leaning on coffee to fuel his massive company turnaround effort—drinking around three times more than the average American pouring two to three cups a day—Gen Z is really who keeps him on his toes, advising him to constantly grow in his role.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Avoid regularly drinking beverages above 140 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent these risks.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny (and Vogue’s fashionable December digital cover star) took the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl—and brought his celebrity friends along for the celebration.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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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
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Don a mask and some beads and head to one of these 19 spots for some delicious revelry.—
Samantha Nelson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 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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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Reveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reveling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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