How to Use festivity in a Sentence

festivity

noun
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  • The decorations give the hall an air of festivity.
  • The festivities will include a parade, a concert, and games for children.
  • We enjoyed the New Year's Eve festivities.
  • And of course Earth Day falls on April 24, smack dab in the middle of the festivities.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
  • McMichael will partake in his part of the festivities from his home.
    — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2024
  • At the conclusion of the festivities the idols are returned to the river.
    — Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Here’s a look at festivities planned throughout the state.
    — Lawrence Specker | [email protected], al, 13 June 2023
  • Here's what to know, from its hours to when each festivity is going on.
    — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2023
  • At the end of a stay full of parties and festivities, toast the season with a glass of bubbly at Christmas Day brunch.
    — Teresa Bergen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023
  • Then, May Day was not known as a worker’s day of activism, but a day of festivity.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Ice Palace Studios will be home to all three days of the Bravo festivities.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Gage the dog makes use of a large inflatable fire hydrant at the dog show festivities at Canyon High School.
    — Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 July 2024
  • Similar festivities would be held from coast to coast in the decades to follow.
    — Brennon Dixson, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2023
  • Many Bowie fans turned out for the festivities, and some even got emotional.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Some placed a small tree in the Blue Room; others preferred a large tree or trees in the East Room, where most of the holiday festivities took place.
    — Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Younger adults, those who may be the least able to afford the festivities, are shelling out the most money compared with older guests.
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 21 July 2023
  • For her festivities, Stause sported a white cut-out mini dress with a halter neck and a pair of gold heels.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • Others stay away from the crowds and high price tags associated with the festivities of the biggest event of the year.
    — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Here, an exclusive look at the couple's wedding — and the days of festivities leading up to it.
    — Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The festivities of May Day reach far and wide, spanning seas, centuries, and cultures.
    — Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The unofficial start of the festivities is the parade of the landlords and brewers.
    — Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • But that would, in essence, boil down Kanaan’s exit to a one-and-done flash in the pan, even in the midst of a weeks-long festivity like the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
    — Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Print them on sticker sheets or card stock to add color and festivity to your homemade baked goods.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Here’s a glimpse of the festivities: I’m reminded of the various ethnic-pride days in New York.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2024
  • To add to the festivities, Dunst herself made a surprise appearance to kick off the evening.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Roads were sealed to non-wedding guests near the event spaces while the groom led a convoy of luxe vehicles down the street to kick off the weekend’s festivities.
    — Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 12 July 2024
  • These pretty front porches are all decked out and ready for fall festivities.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • There's a slight chance of rain on Friday too, but Saturday is looking hot but dry for festivities like the State Fair.
    — Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 31 July 2024
  • Photo : Lauren Tamaki Martinis A fun way to start the festivities is to roll out a bar cart.
    — Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • It’s believed that the people who dance lend their bodies so that the deceased or spirits from beyond can come and enjoy the festivity.
    — Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024

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