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merry

[mer-ee] / ˈmɛr i /


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Although his association with “Star Trek” and Picard came to define how people perceived him, Stewart’s merry attitude about his claim to fame let us appreciate his range.

From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026

The map has never been found, and a judge at Woolwich Crown Court said West had led the court, police and museum a "merry dance" over where it was.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

She was merry about her public persona and invented a Dolly who would be famous forever and stuck with it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Sign Off: Now go forth and be merry!

From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026

Neighbor was merry with neighbor, and those who had wealth set out food and drink before their houses for all who passed by.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

Basically, the more stocks that are participating in the rally, the merrier.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026

There was no merrier illustration of the varieties of human experience than this runaway French hit, which was, like “Don Quixote,” translated into English by Smollett in 1748.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026

The more the merrier is especially true during the holiday season.

From Barron's ● Dec. 15, 2025

Stone’s iPad, with its open sonic complexity, created a sense of space, a roomy aural soundscape in which jazz and butoh became elements not egos, not larger than life, just more life, the merrier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025

That morning they lit a fire in a deep hollow shrouded by great bushes of holly, and their supper-breakfast was merrier than it had been since they set out.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

It’s the merriest time of the year — and arguably when the resort is at its glistening, glowing best with seasonal food offerings, holiday ride makeovers and unique live entertainment options.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025

While each piece features rotating focal points, they all tie together with a beautiful gold scroll border, working to create the merriest tablescape of all.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021

It was here and now it is gone, the merriest, brightest, and most thankful Christmas the world has ever known.

From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2020

But over the past year, Corden has become one of the merriest revelations on American TV, defying early skepticism and finding a loyal audience in the cluttered late-night landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2016

Since I’d been helping out stitching the detectives’ costumes, I’d become friendly with a few of the agents, and Mr. Webster was the merriest.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan


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