as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry
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Recent Examples of revelry
The revelry was kept hidden within the picturesque setting of Villa Valguarnera in Bagheria.
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Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Additionally, Cambodian funerals and weddings, which are often hosted at home, can involve early morning prayers and late-night revelry that neighbors are sure to hear.
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Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
Further down the coast, the final day of Fiesta Hermosa took a short break from the live music and revelry to honor those who served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Daily News,
25 May 2026
Major League Baseball continues to embrace hot dogs with in-game revelry.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for revelry
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Additionally, Cambodian funerals and weddings, which are often hosted at home, can involve early morning prayers and late-night revelry that neighbors are sure to hear.
—
Kevin Brouillard,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
Further down the coast, the final day of Fiesta Hermosa took a short break from the live music and revelry to honor those who served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
—
Daily News,
25 May 2026
Major League Baseball continues to embrace hot dogs with in-game revelry.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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But when her big bro Sherlock (Henry Cavill) goes missing during the festivities, Enola pauses getting hitched to find him and also unearth a military cover-up.
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According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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Nor did great merrymaking surround its 2001 move to pioneer quantitative easing.
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Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.
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Throughout the visit, much of which could happen during a spring snowstorm, Denver city leaders will attempt to demonstrate the city’s logistical, financial and merriment potential.
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Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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