as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry
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Recent Examples of revelry
In that festival-like atmosphere, some visitors seek to extend their revelry well into the night — perhaps even until 3 a.m., when Gobbler's Knob opens on Groundhog Day.
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
This is a city built on a revelry, but also reckoning, one that is still reeling from the recent terror attack on New Year’s Day.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
From traditional Japanese hanami celebrations to Scottish revelries, the region’s cultural festivals invite locals and visitors alike to step into another world and experience the traditions that shape our communities.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The show is organized around themes including sensuality, spirituality, joy, revelry and emancipation.
—Emily Labarge, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
This is a city built on a revelry, but also reckoning, one that is still reeling from the recent terror attack on New Year’s Day.
—Jenny Adams, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
From traditional Japanese hanami celebrations to Scottish revelries, the region’s cultural festivals invite locals and visitors alike to step into another world and experience the traditions that shape our communities.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
The show is organized around themes including sensuality, spirituality, joy, revelry and emancipation.
—Emily Labarge, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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The festivities include a strong lineup of Louisiana-native artists to celebrate the host city.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Having a wedding anniversary the day before Valentine’s Day could be like having a birthday just before Christmas — the individual milestone could get lost in the holiday, or festivities could be merged for the sake of convenience.—
Sofía Sanchez,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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For the Ryman show, that bit of merrymaking fell to Crow, Larkin Poe and Tuttle as Starr sang and drummed.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Nov. 2024
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Cutting off booze is especially popular in January as people look to wind down from the drinking, eating and merriment of the holidays.—
Erica Pandey,
Axios,
8 Jan. 2025
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The epic weeklong celebration of golf and merriment was derailed in 2024 by rain, frost, mud and congestion.—
Candace Oehler,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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