Examples of festivity in a Sentence
The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.
The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.
We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
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The watches were another highlight of Sunday’s festivities.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
The festivities began with a tea reception at the Hotel Chelsea, where the storied hallways glowed with lamplight.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Saturday's festivities were hosted by CNN anchor Abby Phillip.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Marc Jacobs Runway Watch Party Marc Jacobs and Lyas will kick off the NYFW festivities with a runway watch party, taking place on Monday, February 9, at Loosie’s nightclub.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
The festivities began with a tea reception at the Hotel Chelsea, where the storied hallways glowed with lamplight.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Saturday's festivities were hosted by CNN anchor Abby Phillip.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
Marc Jacobs Runway Watch Party Marc Jacobs and Lyas will kick off the NYFW festivities with a runway watch party, taking place on Monday, February 9, at Loosie’s nightclub.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/festivity. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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festivity
noun
fes·tiv·i·ty
fes-ˈtiv-ət-ē 
plural festivities
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