as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
Christmas Eve is always an occasion of much merrymaking at our home
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Recent Examples of merrymaking
The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
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
In fact, ancient Romans celebrated the day with a fertility festival with animal sacrifices and drunken merrymaking.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2025
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
In fact, ancient Romans celebrated the day with a fertility festival with animal sacrifices and drunken merrymaking.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merrymaking
Noun
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All the festivities came to a halt in the sixth minute when Austin took the lead on a header by Guilherme Biro off a Facundo Torres corner kick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The 13 Going on 30 actress ditched her signature minimalist glam for a bright pink lip while giving fans a glimpse at her Easter festivities with her family on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Even so, the celebration is limited after going without pay for 45 days during this shutdown.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Since the Middle Ages, this festival of uninhibited revelry and role reversals has provided the ultimate litmus test for what is and isn’t considered socially acceptable.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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And then, in the revelry that followed, the flood of tears came.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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There was food, drink and merriment of all stripes.—
Brian Barth,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The whole family will find merriment in hopping aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a four-hour, 26-mile, round-trip journey that begins and ends at the historic depot in Blue Ridge.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Dec. 2025
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When the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette under the noses of their rivals, the Philadelphia Phillies, there was much rejoicing in Queens.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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The cante is sung by male and female singers, preferably seated with no backup singers, who belt out lyrics that evoke emotions — grief, joy, tragedy, rejoicing, fear, UNESCO said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Merrymaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merrymaking. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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