festive
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The atmosphere inside the arena on Wednesday was festive despite the political headwinds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
"We all know the turtle dove from the festive carol, but the truth is they are now far too rare for such a Christmas gift," park ranger Paul Bushell said.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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
But it was 1986’s “A Smoky Mountain Christmas,” Parton’s down-home festive fable, that cemented her as a seasonal favorite.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The flat is crowded with friends and family and feels as festive as Christmas.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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