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
And for those seeking more revelry than chills, the island’s 10-day Fantasy Fest transforms the southernmost city into a party that even rivals Mardi Gras.
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Spilling the Sweet Southern Hospitality Vegas, brace yourself – Charleston’s hottest nightlife crew is clocking in for a show-stopping shift with Republic-level revelry.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
But the revelry is short-lived.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Spilling the Sweet Southern Hospitality Vegas, brace yourself – Charleston’s hottest nightlife crew is clocking in for a show-stopping shift with Republic-level revelry.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
The looks basked in frisky gay revelry.
—Ludwig Hurtado, Them., 29 Sep. 2025
But the revelry is short-lived.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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The festivities have included live concerts, cultural showcases, historic dedications and child-friendly activities designed to honor the city’s past while looking toward its future.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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As part of the holiday festivities, a new window of the former town hall is lit each night leading up to Christmas, like an architectural Advent calendar.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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By the time of the centennial celebration in 1926 (a year late), tens of thousands of miles of railroad track crossed the country.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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Before, Singh said, citywide politicians engaged South Asian and Muslim voters at Hindu Diwali or Islamic Eid celebrations, usually speaking to a few prominent gatekeepers, often religious leaders or business owners.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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From rushing out of the office to get party-ready, or hustling through the airport and reuniting with loved ones, to finally arriving at a glamorous night out with friends, each scene conveys merriment and personal style set against the backdrop of New York City.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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True to his reputation as a naturalist, Shakespeare had transcribed a duet of love and partnership between two owls as part of a song of lust and merriment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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