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as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
their unexpected merriment made him nervously inquire as to the reason for it
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as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the wedding reception merriment lasted long into the night
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Recent Examples of merriment
Without fans, family, friends, and most of the merriment (without those heartwarming post-competition mom moments), Tokyo really lacked warm fuzzies.
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Erin Strout, SELF, 9 Aug. 2024
There is truly a good time to be had for those with young families, for those just looking for a chance to have fun with itinerary options provided for them, and for solo travelers seeking a quick trip to the Caribbean and back, with plenty of good food, entertainment, and merriment along the way.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 July 2024
That burst of merriment helped conclude his major season at age 48 in this final major of 2024, his curtain dropping with a hopeless 77 on Friday in the brooding clouds and the winds off the Firth of Clyde.
—Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The regional libation is much in abundance during the three-day blowout of processions, dance parties and general merriment.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2024
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Erin Strout, SELF, 9 Aug. 2024
There is truly a good time to be had for those with young families, for those just looking for a chance to have fun with itinerary options provided for them, and for solo travelers seeking a quick trip to the Caribbean and back, with plenty of good food, entertainment, and merriment along the way.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 July 2024
That burst of merriment helped conclude his major season at age 48 in this final major of 2024, his curtain dropping with a hopeless 77 on Friday in the brooding clouds and the winds off the Firth of Clyde.
—Chuck Culpepper, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The regional libation is much in abundance during the three-day blowout of processions, dance parties and general merriment.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merriment
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There might have been an unconscious malice — a glee — to my pounce.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Alyssa said, of the duel against Tatianna, before reacting with glee over the memory of RuPaul deciding to keep both queens — and asking them both to eliminate one of the remaining contestants.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Fans had their hopes raised at the end of the Big Brother season 26 finale, when host Julie Chen Moonves stopped the festivities to announce that something was happening inside the house.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The room swelled with whoops and cheers and thunderous applause.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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The news of Trump's win in Kentucky was met with cheers and applause at a Republican watch party Tuesday night in Louisville at The Henry Clay, a downtown event venue.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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Eat at The Ram, where the goulash and schnitzel from the Heritage Menu are always a hit; shop at Brass Ranch, the epicenter for European ski and sportswear; and hit the outdoor Holiday Market, which unveils a flurry of merrymaking and festive artisanal goods Dec. 16 and 17.Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2023
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While that occasion caused much mirth, neighbors in Washington were not pleased with the mass of masked marauders.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes, though, Harris’s various shades of mirth simply add ironic merriment to proceedings that otherwise slog along.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2024
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Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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While the jollity may look a bit different from city to city, these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year.Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
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Boyhood revelry doesn’t fill Ma’s coffers or get her a penthouse view of the city from which the two of ya’s can dance the night away.Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
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Giant screens inside make this a prime spot for game days and the patio, as anyone who's familiar with the location will know, is perfect for post-bike-ride revelry and refreshment.Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Merriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merriment. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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