as in celebrant
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
the rowdy roisterers who fill the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras
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Noun
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The celebrant, Jamie, tried to help Ball salvage her outfit, holding the dress together with multiple safety pins.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026 -
Some youngsters, like McCall Elementary School fifth grader Camila Garcia, were both youthful celebrants and feting other children at the same time.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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There are those who don’t celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Roisterer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roisterer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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