festive
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The couple’s decision to spend the festive season together with her family marked an indication that their relationship was growing more serious.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
How ironic that festive activities that were once natural products of the season have been turned into Instagram opportunities.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
The atmosphere inside the arena on Wednesday was festive despite the political headwinds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
At a festive press conference, Moreno handed a sombrero to then-skipper Mike Scioscia to wear, then announced that the first order of business was to cut beer prices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Mariam saw festive lanterns hanging from shopwindows, heard music blaring from loudspeakers.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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