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
Then the dream warped into a nightmare, as some wretched souls began to freeze mid-step or drown in slush, while manic revelries raged all around them.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
There's impending doom, buoyant revelry, intimate drama, coming-of-age wonder and, yes, even some unnerving terror.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The post-match revelry has long been a big part of the tournament’s charm.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelry
Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
There's impending doom, buoyant revelry, intimate drama, coming-of-age wonder and, yes, even some unnerving terror.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
The post-match revelry has long been a big part of the tournament’s charm.
—Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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London held its 2025 Pride festivities on July 5 this year, with Chaka Kahn headlining a day of celebrations that also featured a number of LGBTQ+ performers in the central part of the city.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
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The weekend of festivities concluded with a downtown party July 5 that featured food trucks, beer tents, street dancing and a main stage with live music.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
6 July 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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