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
In fact, ancient Romans celebrated the day with a fertility festival with animal sacrifices and drunken merrymaking.
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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
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, 20 Nov. 2024
The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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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
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, 20 Nov. 2024
The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merrymaking
Noun
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Inspired by traditional countryside festivities, the garden is a sensory celebration of land and heritage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The two shared a particularly special moment during the festivities when the 8 Mile star joined the bride on the dance floor for a traditional father-daughter dance.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Standing in the way of such revelry is a pair of angry recent champions.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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This Pride, expect fewer rainbow logos and less corporate revelry.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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That merriment includes exploring some of the secluded isles on the Tuscan coastline.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 May 2025
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Federal Street in front of the stadium, the Roberto Clemente Bridge, and two blocks of 6th Street in Downtown will be closed off to vehicles and filled with food, drink and merriment for Buccos fans.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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Some years at Cannes, the Med’s most effervescent seasonal kickoff, the bubbles and spice of the social froth provide the jollity.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.—
James Rampton,
theweek,
6 Nov. 2024
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“Merrymaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merrymaking. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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