as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
the lottery winner was exhausted after a long night of revelry
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Recent Examples of revelry
In April, Orthodox Easter is a particularly atmospheric time, with candlelit midnight mass in churches and plenty of revelry in the streets.
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Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The New York Times' report of the revelry in Times Square as the city welcomed in 1908.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
In the wake of a global catastrophe where a poisonous cloud is killing everything alive, a group of family and friends gather for one last night of revelry.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
But Chad demonstrates that, over centuries, those customs came to celebrate the revelry of the season – though not the birth of Jesus.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
The New York Times' report of the revelry in Times Square as the city welcomed in 1908.
—Mo Rocca, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
In the wake of a global catastrophe where a poisonous cloud is killing everything alive, a group of family and friends gather for one last night of revelry.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
But Chad demonstrates that, over centuries, those customs came to celebrate the revelry of the season – though not the birth of Jesus.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for revelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revelry
Noun
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The festivities continued outdoors with a drone show choreographed to music, followed by a fireworks display that drew cheers from the crowd.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Dobrev also shared a video from her megayacht festivities with the Palm Tree Crew, including Alix Earle, Michelle Randolph, and Glen Powell.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From shearling and calf hair to beading and fuzzy fringe, discover the elements that transform everyday dressing into an immersive celebration of imagination and personal style, ahead.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Museums also make for a great break from holiday-merrymaking.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2025
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The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Nov. 2025
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The games spot and brewery celebrated seven years with a farewell bash replete with games, beer and merriment.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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When the citrus trees come alive with ripe fruit in December, join in the merriment at the Orange Festival.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Revelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revelry. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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