as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
we arrived at the Christmas party to find everyone already in a festive mood, perhaps owing in part to the punch
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Recent Examples of festive
The two actors, who starred as father and daughter in the 2009 film Everybody's Fine, discussed parenthood while having a festive reunion on The Drew Barrymore Show on Tuesday, March 25.
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Seasonal decorations Seasonal decorations, like holiday lights, wreaths, and festive knick-knacks are best stored in the attic or basement rather than your bedroom closet.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
Panels of silk lamé and chiffon paired with crystals and long, feather-like sequin embellishments might seem party-aesthetics only, but paired with a white tee and sandal, this slip skirt is everyday festive.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
Other key trading periods that once sustained the market throughout the year — mid-summer, the National Day holiday in October, and the year-end festive season in December — have slumped since the pandemic, Pow adds.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jack Smart, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Seasonal decorations Seasonal decorations, like holiday lights, wreaths, and festive knick-knacks are best stored in the attic or basement rather than your bedroom closet.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2025
Panels of silk lamé and chiffon paired with crystals and long, feather-like sequin embellishments might seem party-aesthetics only, but paired with a white tee and sandal, this slip skirt is everyday festive.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
Other key trading periods that once sustained the market throughout the year — mid-summer, the National Day holiday in October, and the year-end festive season in December — have slumped since the pandemic, Pow adds.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festive
Adjective
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Despite the merry mix-up, Sustr successfully put the ball in the net with 21:17 left for the Knights, who held on for a 2-1 victory in a Windy City Ram Classic second-round game in New Lenox.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The merry month of May used to be an outlier on the Red Rocks Amphitheatre calendar, and any artist that dared book past September tempted the wrath of show-stopping cold and snow.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.—
Holly Garcia,
Parents,
31 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festive. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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