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
Judging by the lingering revelry that stretched late in the night, that mission was steadily accomplished.
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Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
That night, the royal sisters went out to join the revelry across the city, a scene reimagined in season 6 of The Crown on Netflix.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 May 2025
But the true horror in the film is the economics of Jim Crow, which drives every event in the plot, including the vampire bloodbath that ultimately cuts the musical revelry—and the twins’ dreams—short.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
Meditative revelries from celebrities like Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri helped make film fandom cool — not to mention contagious.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
That night, the royal sisters went out to join the revelry across the city, a scene reimagined in season 6 of The Crown on Netflix.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 9 May 2025
But the true horror in the film is the economics of Jim Crow, which drives every event in the plot, including the vampire bloodbath that ultimately cuts the musical revelry—and the twins’ dreams—short.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 2 May 2025
Meditative revelries from celebrities like Andrew Garfield and Ayo Edebiri helped make film fandom cool — not to mention contagious.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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Inspired by traditional countryside festivities, the garden is a sensory celebration of land and heritage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The two shared a particularly special moment during the festivities when the 8 Mile star joined the bride on the dance floor for a traditional father-daughter dance.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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Alternatively, the Perry Lane Hotel, as well as the brand-new, Ann Savannah, will put you in the heart of the merrymaking.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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That merriment includes exploring some of the secluded isles on the Tuscan coastline.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 May 2025
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Federal Street in front of the stadium, the Roberto Clemente Bridge, and two blocks of 6th Street in Downtown will be closed off to vehicles and filled with food, drink and merriment for Buccos fans.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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