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
Inside the revelry continues with the most festive of afternoon teas—guests can opt for a traditional tea or a champagne one—featuring classic tea sandwiches and desserts including chestnut and white chocolate tart.
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Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
But such revelry for Cuba’s outcasts, for the first time allowed to be unbound, comes at an unthinkable price.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Puritans went so far as to outlaw the celebration of Christmas in New England in 1659 because revelry often included feasting, drunkenness and promiscuity – not acceptable ways to honor the birth of Christ.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
It’s based on the 12th night after Christmas, a time associated with revelry and the inversion of social norms, which reflects the themes of disguise and transformation that Shakespeare based his play on.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
But such revelry for Cuba’s outcasts, for the first time allowed to be unbound, comes at an unthinkable price.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Puritans went so far as to outlaw the celebration of Christmas in New England in 1659 because revelry often included feasting, drunkenness and promiscuity – not acceptable ways to honor the birth of Christ.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
It’s based on the 12th night after Christmas, a time associated with revelry and the inversion of social norms, which reflects the themes of disguise and transformation that Shakespeare based his play on.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
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Tina also elaborated on the festivities, which featured her standing on a beach in Malibu in a fur coat and red lipstick.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Three years after a massive boycott and untelevised ceremony, the stars were back on the red carpet and inside the Beverly Hilton hotel, while CBS aired the festivities live.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 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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In McGee’s hands, expect plenty of laughs, merriment and emotion, as the creator of what is arguably Channel 4’s most influential comedy of the past decade tries her hand once again.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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As decorative lights sparkle while the sun retreats, and rough winds hustle us to holiday parties indoors, most of us feel some mix of merriment and bleakness.Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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