festive
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Even in its early days, it was marked by the festive spirit that’s part of today’s gathering, where politicians are routinely roasted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
This time, the mood among local residents in Islamabad is very different from the almost festive feeling when the U.S. and Iran met here two weeks ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
On 16 December 1965, to celebrate the first successful space rendezvous, astronauts Thomas Stafford and Wally Schirra surprised mission control with a little festive spirit.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Then in the spirit of springtime renewal, thought-provoking plays like “John Proctor Is the Villain” and “Fences” will leave audiences in contemplation before festive summer item “Boop! The Musical” swoops in to lift spirits.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
The mood was not exactly desultory, but it wasn’t festive, either.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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