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Examples of festivity in a Sentence
The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.
The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.
We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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Below, find some of the best West Coast culinary events to taste this year, followed by a recap of this year’s South Beach and Pebble Beach food festivities.
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Forde re-posted a video shared by another individual who seemingly also attended the festivities, in which Rihanna could be seen standing to the right of the birthday gal at the restaurant as Forde blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Multiple crashes were reported in Waco, Texas, a city in the path of totality, where several festivities and eclipse viewing events were scheduled.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
After a weekend of festivities — science demonstrations, movies and gatherings culminating in fireworks Sunday night — this small Maine town in the path of totality will be focused on today's eclipse.
—Maura Barrett, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Last year’s festivities also included a bean bag tournament, fireworks, a pancake feed and more.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
The Associated Press will bring live coverage of watch parties and festivities.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Transit Windsor will be expanding the hours of operation of its bus service to help shuttle visitors back and forth to the football festivities.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History The museum is hosting a free activity station outside its doors, along with several festivities inside.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Forde re-posted a video shared by another individual who seemingly also attended the festivities, in which Rihanna could be seen standing to the right of the birthday gal at the restaurant as Forde blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Multiple crashes were reported in Waco, Texas, a city in the path of totality, where several festivities and eclipse viewing events were scheduled.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
After a weekend of festivities — science demonstrations, movies and gatherings culminating in fireworks Sunday night — this small Maine town in the path of totality will be focused on today's eclipse.
—Maura Barrett, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Last year’s festivities also included a bean bag tournament, fireworks, a pancake feed and more.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
The Associated Press will bring live coverage of watch parties and festivities.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Additionally, Transit Windsor will be expanding the hours of operation of its bus service to help shuttle visitors back and forth to the football festivities.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History The museum is hosting a free activity station outside its doors, along with several festivities inside.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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festivity
noun
fes·tiv·i·ty
fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural festivities
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