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as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
rather than mourn our friend's death we celebrated his life, and his memorial service was more notable for its festivity than its funereal gloom
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as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
year-long festivities will mark the 300th anniversary of the city's founding
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as in merrymaking
joyful or festive activity
in keeping with their habit of doing everything in a big way, the couple's wedding will entail a whole weekend of festivity
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Recent Examples of festivity
The visit was a boost for Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, while also bringing the nation’s birthday festivities to a region synonymous with its westward expansion.
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Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
At least, Swift’s wedding festivities are indoors, so the heat outside shouldn’t be too much of an issue as long as the air-conditioning at Madison Square Garden holds up.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
This year’s event is July 17, with festivities planned at the seaside oval throughout the day and continuing offsite well into the evening.
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Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Saturday’s festivities include a running race and a Fourth of July parade before the carnival rides reopen.
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Camila Pedrosa
july 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Jack Dura,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
At least, Swift’s wedding festivities are indoors, so the heat outside shouldn’t be too much of an issue as long as the air-conditioning at Madison Square Garden holds up.
—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
This year’s event is July 17, with festivities planned at the seaside oval throughout the day and continuing offsite well into the evening.
—
Kelley Carlson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2026
Saturday’s festivities include a running race and a Fourth of July parade before the carnival rides reopen.
—
Camila Pedrosa
july 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festivity
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How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
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Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
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According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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Nor did great merrymaking surround its 2001 move to pioneer quantitative easing.
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Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.
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There’s already angst in the party, and glee among Republicans, that the trio will use their new clout to spotlight issues that divide Democrats.
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This tangled relationship between Lestat and Armand, and all the guilt Lestat carries from it, provides a major breakthrough for Molloy’s documentary, and the journalist reacts with giddy, off-putting glee.
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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For nearly two weeks and counting, fans from around the globe have poured into the United States, Canada and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals and watch parties across the 16 host cities.
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Egypt won in penalties as well to join Mexico and Norway in newfound revelry.
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And in a novel twist, there will be a ball drop in New York City’s Times Square at midnight to usher in the July Fourth holiday with much the same revelry that is typically reserved for New Year’s Eve.
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Within seconds, cheers echo across the mountain valley as a vehicle soars through the sky before plummeting down below.
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The cheers could be heard across the park as families and friends gathered to watch one of the biggest matches of the World Cup so far—Mexico versus Ecuador.
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Throughout the visit, much of which could happen during a spring snowstorm, Denver city leaders will attempt to demonstrate the city’s logistical, financial and merriment potential.
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Their laughs and chatter fill the countryside and one another’s hearts, the merriment binding them all together like caterpillars in one big cocoon.
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“Festivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festivity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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