festive
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Yet, at the bustling Jantar Mantar itself, the atmosphere is often festive.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The pair kept in contact and a few years later she invited him to her annual festive soirée at her home - which he went on to attend for 29 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
If you’re leaving family and friends behind, don’t expect a festive sendoff.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
As the nation throws itself a grand old 250th birthday bash in Washington, the mood in much of the country is more funereal than festive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Except for the football boys, our audience was festive.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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