How to Use festive in a Sentence

festive

adjective
  • She was in a festive mood.
  • The house looks very festive during the holidays.
  • The reunion will be a festive occasion.
  • The greens from the turnips add festive flecks of green.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
  • In many parts of the city, the streets are busy and festive.
    — Thalia Juarez, WSJ, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Want to join in the festive fun (and enjoy highs in the 60s?!)?
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
  • There will be many free items and festive fall treats for the kids.
    — Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Karol sings on the track as a rush of trumpets and drums set a festive vibe.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
  • Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Pack festive baggies of this snack mix for your guests to take with them in the stands.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Opt for a pink iridescent shine for a more festive feel on the 14th.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • In Tustin, the air was crisp, but the atmosphere festive.
    — Linh Tat, Orange County Register, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The man and the woman could not resist the contagion of the festive mood.
    — Jessi Jezewska Stevens, Harper’s Magazine , 28 Sep. 2022
  • The Vikings needed just two plays to puncture the Ravens’ festive mood.
    — Childs Walker, baltimoresun.com, 5 Nov. 2021
  • When will fans find out the festive schedule is for their teams?
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • The fun and festive event includes live music by Kathryn the Grape.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • There’s just something festive about a bone-in piece of meat!
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Welcome spring with a cozy pasta that’s just the right amount of festive.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The Bears spoiled the festive day, winning 10-8 to avoid being swept in the three-game series.
    — Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • For the menu, Blackmon would start with a sparkling wine to help fuel the festive game day mood.
    — Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Traditionally, the event marks the most festive day of the year in the Capitol.
    — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The result is a fun, festive 4th of July look for your porch.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
  • And the list is stacked with 11 Hallmark hunks and festive favorites.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • One quick way to give your home a festive appeal is by adding a wreath to your front door.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The Princess of Wales styled her timeless wardrobe staple with jeans and a dark belt in the festive photo.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Security was extra tight, with three checkpoints, and the mood was festive.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • This dip set features glittery red and green nails, accented with white and gold accents for a festive finish.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • The Diwali name and festive percussion gave the song a faintly South Asian vibe.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • And don’t forget to wear these star earrings to add a little pizzazz to this festive off-duty outfit.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
  • This menu is festive, colorful, and perfect for veggie lovers.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

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