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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The festivities kick off Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m. ET.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Eminem has figured prominently in the NFL’s Detroit draft festivities, including a series of online spots with league commissioner Roger Goodell and an appearance onstage Thursday with several Lions greats.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
Carys shared snaps from the festivities on Instagram on Sunday, April 21.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Those seeking entry to the draft festivities just need to sign up for the NFL OnePass app.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
With Earth Day on a Monday this year, many of the festivities are set to take place the weekends before and after April 22, giving you and your family plenty of opportunities to check out these local events.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
And of course Earth Day falls on April 24, smack dab in the middle of the festivities.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
Day Three headliner Doja Cat gave a thrilling end to the weekend’s festivities, bringing an extension of her Scarlet tour to her Sunday night set at Coachella.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
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.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Eminem has figured prominently in the NFL’s Detroit draft festivities, including a series of online spots with league commissioner Roger Goodell and an appearance onstage Thursday with several Lions greats.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
Carys shared snaps from the festivities on Instagram on Sunday, April 21.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
Those seeking entry to the draft festivities just need to sign up for the NFL OnePass app.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
With Earth Day on a Monday this year, many of the festivities are set to take place the weekends before and after April 22, giving you and your family plenty of opportunities to check out these local events.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2024
And of course Earth Day falls on April 24, smack dab in the middle of the festivities.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
Day Three headliner Doja Cat gave a thrilling end to the weekend’s festivities, bringing an extension of her Scarlet tour to her Sunday night set at Coachella.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
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.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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festivity
noun
fes·tiv·i·ty
fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural festivities
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