festive

Example Sentences

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Overall, this round of action is thought to be the third-largest in top-flight history, with the two above it boosted by festive turnouts, including Harlequins' annual Big Game fixture drawing near-capacity crowds to Allianz Stadium.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

That November evening at the opera house, Huang was in a festive mood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"There's nothing to celebrate," said Aziza Ahmad, who has cancelled her family's normal plans for a festive meal and gifts for the children, her small Beirut apartment hosting several displaced relatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The vibe was festive, social and playfully raucous — more impromptu living room performance among friends than comedy club.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

It's hard to feel very festive on Christmas when our family has lost two loved ones on the holiday.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi