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
It's often viewed as a time for celebration and revelry and the final burst of excitement before the solemn observances of the Easter season.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The pre-Lent feast is celebrated with revelry and, especially in New Orleans, some of the country’s most iconic dishes.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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
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
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
The pre-Lent feast is celebrated with revelry and, especially in New Orleans, some of the country’s most iconic dishes.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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More than 8,000 athletes competed across the four events in 2025, and Little Rock Marathon Race Director Geneva Lamm says there are more than 12,000 registered for this year's festivities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The festivities will include food, drinks, a DJ and giveaways.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The death of medieval theocratic dictator of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei--a diabolical fanatic who pursued nuclear weapons--is a moment of celebration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Yes, celebrations are ahead for one of the more monotonous roster moves a team can make, and the Cowboys are gearing up to make a large handful this week.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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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There was food, drink and merriment of all stripes.—
Brian Barth,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The whole family will find merriment in hopping aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a four-hour, 26-mile, round-trip journey that begins and ends at the historic depot in Blue Ridge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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