festive
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On those songs, the percussive combination of Messrs. Hussain and Harland is striking—lively and festive on “Jai Ganga”; slyly grooving on “Tagore”; slow and alluring on “Bharati’s Dance, Tempo Divine.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Yet, at the bustling Jantar Mantar itself, the atmosphere is often festive.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
It followed a busy festive period with her husband Ross and four-year-old twins Max and Freddie, and when she developed a headache she initially thought she had just "overdone it".
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
If you’re leaving family and friends behind, don’t expect a festive sendoff.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Despite the beginning of the war, there was a festive mood in the air.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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