festive
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Like Stanley Kubrick in “Eyes Wide Shut,” Almodóvar uses the season’s festive lights to contrast the turmoil the film’s characters feel inside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
But during this particularly festive weekend, give your mom the gift of indulgence — sugar, spice and everything nice.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The energy was slightly festive, lightened by the absurdity of the situation.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
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
It is a fast and festive song, with a repeated line that’s almost shouted: O, bella, ciao!
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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