as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
we arrived at the Christmas party to find everyone already in a festive mood, perhaps owing in part to the punch
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Recent Examples of festive
Adorned with crocheted edges and festive tassels, this sunny hammock will be the best place to lounge on a lazy afternoon or stargaze on clear summer nights.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
Spring Munchkins Bucket The new Dunkin’ Munchkins bucket is fittingly a robin’s egg blue and has a festive bunny and Easter egg graphic.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
This festive roast chicken recipe comes from The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (1985) by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins with Sarah Leah Chase.
—Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins With Sarah Leah Chase, Saveur, 2 Apr. 2025
Gastronomy and mixology come together with live music in the afternoons to create a festive, atmospheric cocktail lounge.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
Spring Munchkins Bucket The new Dunkin’ Munchkins bucket is fittingly a robin’s egg blue and has a festive bunny and Easter egg graphic.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
This festive roast chicken recipe comes from The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook (1985) by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins with Sarah Leah Chase.
—Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins With Sarah Leah Chase, Saveur, 2 Apr. 2025
Gastronomy and mixology come together with live music in the afternoons to create a festive, atmospheric cocktail lounge.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for festive
Adjective
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Afterwards, the trap would have released the insect, to go on their merry way.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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Personal differences, school commitments, and career opportunities threaten to permanently break up the merry band of role-players.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025
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Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Festive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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