Example Sentences

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Putting the finished dipped apples in holiday-themed paper cupcake liners also adds festiveness to an already festive treat.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Still, amid the festiveness as the Kraken played the rival Canucks, there were occasions Buoy let some of his troll emerge — particularly with fans wearing opponent colors.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022

For an extra touch of festiveness, reach for a Shamrock cookie mold.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2022

When we imagine our existence here on earth as only a dress rehearsal for the real performance, what remains of life’s festiveness?

From The New Yorker • Oct. 14, 2019

In spite of the boredom which was consuming me, we were preparing to see the New Year in with exceptional festiveness, and were awaiting midnight with some impatience.

From The Schoolmistress, and other stories by Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich