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festive

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We think about how our cards were displayed because they were pretty and festive before, and how now, that displayability is more a metaphor for someone in their life.

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Bright and festive, with some bubbles, this cocktail is tart and tasty.

Although most of us had smaller versions of the festive events that we’ve become used to, that doesn’t mean that the day was any less magical.

As much as family gatherings for festive dinners and opening gifts are annual Christmas rites, so is feeding and giving gifts to the poor, with churches and charitable organizations offering care to masses of needy strangers.

The snow flurries today were festive and in the holiday spirit.

Many love Christmas and all the festive decorations that come with it.

Creepy thing to wrap up in festive paper and a bow and give to a newborn baby, yeah?

The best part of having a drink is sharing the experience with friends, especially during festive occasions.

And the entire Bon Temps gang has gathered for a festive Thanksgiving dinner.

When the host is in a festive mood, entering customers are given strings of Mardi Gras beads.

John is called out at a festive gathering, and springs to his feet really intending to be clever.

They are ranged around a crescent-shaped table formed of cushions, and wear festive crowns upon their heads.

However, my thoughts will be with you, and you have my best wishes for a really festive day.

But two swallows don't make a summer, nor two gentlemen in evening dress a festive party.

Jones stood close at my elbow, with a face as festive now as it was ruthful not long before.

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On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to festive, such as: cheery, chipper, convivial, gala, happy, and hearty.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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