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
The debaucherous festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, included animal sacrifices and drunken revelry to honor Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
The windows steamed with the warmth of the revelry inside.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The lounge will be open nightly for pre- and post-show revelry, even for guests not attending the performance.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Some main streets maintain a quieter, almost nostalgic presence, while others are more lively (take a walk down Nashville’s Lower Broadway at night for a real dose of honky-tonk revelry).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Jan. 2026
The windows steamed with the warmth of the revelry inside.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The lounge will be open nightly for pre- and post-show revelry, even for guests not attending the performance.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Some main streets maintain a quieter, almost nostalgic presence, while others are more lively (take a walk down Nashville’s Lower Broadway at night for a real dose of honky-tonk revelry).
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for revelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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That’s why thousands of people filled Discovery Meadow Park on Monday for a San Jose-centric — and free — drone show after the Opening Night festivities at the convention center.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And then there's the commercials, which have consistently been a highlight of the festivities.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny (and Vogue’s fashionable December digital cover star) took the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl—and brought his celebrity friends along for the celebration.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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Slope regulars know that après-ski is a time for food, drink, and merriment after a day out in the cold.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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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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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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