How to Use in high spirits in a Sentence

in high spirits

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  • Here are 10 of the best New Year’s cocktails to welcome the new year in high spirits.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Anna Kendrick seems to be in high spirits while out and about on a rainy day in L.A. on Jan. 4.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The cat is doing well, Russell said, and in high spirits.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 7 July 2022
  • The Bolter, in high spirits, as always, has also joined them, a new lover in tow.
    — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 27 July 2021
  • The men, now in their 50s, are in high spirits, and a genuine sense of brotherhood abounds.
    — Keith Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022
  • The sun was blazing, and red dirt choked the air, but everyone seemed in high spirits.
    — John Eligon Prentice Onayemi Anna Diamond Devin Murphy, New York Times, 21 May 2024
  • The hikers were in high spirits despite the early hour.
    — Claire O’Callahan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Jolie and Pax were photographed walking from the restaurant in high spirits.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
  • Harvey was smiling from ear-to-ear and seemed to be in high spirits during the outing.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Sasha and Oliviia had just eaten pizza and were in high spirits.
    — Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 20 June 2022
  • Soon after the attack, Jake was already back in high spirits.
    — Fox News, 14 May 2021
  • The weather was as delicious as the food prepared by Marcus Samuelsson, and the room was in high spirits.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 20 May 2021
  • In a second photo, the two sisters walk side-by-side in high spirits, with Marielle appearing to laugh.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • O'Brien's post featured a series of photos of the athlete in high spirits while at the hospital.
    — Natasha Dado, PEOPLE.com, 8 Feb. 2022
  • The players were in high spirits afterwards, too, despite the franchise missing the playoffs for the sixth time in seven years and the 10th time in 12 years.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Despite the day’s deadly (headly?) turn, Viserys is in high spirits and toasts the young princes on their upcoming nuptials.
    — Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Simpson appeared in high spirits, sporting a black and silver look to match Lovato’s, and singing every word of the flirty alt-pop song with a punch.
    — Thania Garcia, Variety, 29 Sep. 2022
  • In one such letter, Griner revealed that Brittnay encouraged her to stay in high spirits during their time apart.
    — Rivea Ruff, Essence, 25 May 2022
  • Good seems happy and in high spirits, especially with her new man, Majors.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 July 2024
  • West seemed to be in high spirits at his son's match with his ex, despite the fact that he's been causing shockwaves with his comments about her and Davidson on social media for weeks.
    — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Costello was once again in high spirits, clearly still relishing the chance to present his songbook in such an unpredictable fashion.
    — Connor Ratliff, SPIN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Despite these concerns, revelers under the tent over the weekend were in high spirits, overjoyed at being back.
    — Molly Enking, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Despite the lack of sleep throughout her cooking spree in Lagos, Bassey remained in high spirits and could be spotted dancing and waving at her fans turned out in droves to support her.
    — Stephanie Busari, CNN, 15 May 2023
  • Jasmine was in high spirits, saying the trip had reinvigorated her love for the American man.
    — Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Acting, design and choreography conspire to keep us in high spirits, but the overall result is mixed.
    — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The dynamic host duo was in high spirits, and so were party-goers who arrived at Temple Bar eager to celebrate them.
    — Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The 42-year-old supermodel, author, mom and entrepreneur was snapped on Saturday stepping off the plane in high spirits in Rio de Janeiro.
    — Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Having beaten Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield at the start of the season, Arsenal traveled north in high spirits and in good form.
    — Ben Morse, CNN, 28 Sep. 2020
  • He's remained in high spirits through his recovery, his brother, Zack Wilt, said Friday.
    — Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2023
  • The small Jesuit university in Jersey City is in high spirits after upsetting Kentucky and advancing to the round of 16.
    — New York Times, 26 Mar. 2022

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