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
But even for a brief, well-meaning moment, the show takes the spotlight off the queens, which means less revelry for drag on my television.
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 30 May 2025
This year, expect fewer rainbow logos and less corporate revelry.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Parties at vacation rentals sometimes raise the ire of neighbors when holiday revelry gets out of hand.
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Often this will involve kids throwing popcorn and climbing on their friends’ shoulders in revelry — nothing too dissimilar from what takes place at many midnight screenings.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 30 May 2025
This year, expect fewer rainbow logos and less corporate revelry.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Parties at vacation rentals sometimes raise the ire of neighbors when holiday revelry gets out of hand.
—Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Often this will involve kids throwing popcorn and climbing on their friends’ shoulders in revelry — nothing too dissimilar from what takes place at many midnight screenings.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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The new Whole Foods grocery store in downtown St. Charles is officially open, with dozens of customers gathering Wednesday morning for the festivities.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The venues for the multiple festivities were never officially revealed, but celebrations were supposed to culminate with a lavish party at the grand Scuola Grande della Misericordia event space, according to the BBC.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 June 2025
Noun
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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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There’s no shortage of Christmas culinary merriment for people heading to Orlando during December to ring in the New Year or celebrate the season.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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That merriment includes exploring some of the secluded isles on the Tuscan coastline.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 May 2025
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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