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
Big Ben kept watch over the revelry in London while revelers in Ireland celebrated from Galway to Cork.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
After enjoying Christmas in Vienna, Vergara headed to London to toast to 2026 with some early revelry.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
In April, Orthodox Easter is a particularly atmospheric time, with candlelit midnight mass in churches and plenty of revelry in the streets.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The New York Times' report of the revelry in Times Square as the city welcomed in 1908.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
After enjoying Christmas in Vienna, Vergara headed to London to toast to 2026 with some early revelry.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
In April, Orthodox Easter is a particularly atmospheric time, with candlelit midnight mass in churches and plenty of revelry in the streets.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The New York Times' report of the revelry in Times Square as the city welcomed in 1908.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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Even after a season of festivities, morale can be low and burnout can be high.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The anniversary festivities appeared to also take place at The Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills as Windey shared a snap of the hotel's logo as latte art.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 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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But the day after the freezing celebration parade in Chicago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after takeoff in Florida, putting an abrupt end to national merriment.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The games spot and brewery celebrated seven years with a farewell bash replete with games, beer and merriment.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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