as in celebrant
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
the rowdy roisterers who fill the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras
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Noun
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No one — well, no habitué — is surprised when a meal is interrupted by street musicians or others, hired by celebrants to add extra fizz to someone’s special occasion.—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post,
17 Jan. 2026 -
The holiday traditionally offered celebrants an opportunity to binge on rich, fatty foods like meat, eggs, milk, lard and cheese ahead of the fast.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
12 Jan. 2026
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There are those who don’t celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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The celebrators in Sydney, Australia, which is 19 hours ahead of California, were among the first people celebrating the holiday this year.—
Hannah Ruhoff,
Sacbee.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Roisterer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roisterer. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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