How to Use festive in a Sentence

festive

adjective
  • She was in a festive mood.
  • The house looks very festive during the holidays.
  • The reunion will be a festive occasion.
  • But what makes this day so fun and festive?
    — Laura Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2026
  • This festive cake is large enough to feed a crowd.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, they come wrapped in festive pink foil.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
  • There will be many free items and festive fall treats for the kids.
    — Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Pears poached in red wine make for a festive and easy make-ahead dessert.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Want to save even more on this festive weekend?
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Deck out your table for fall with festive place mats.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
  • When will fans find out the festive schedule is for their teams?
    — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • Fresh red berries on the side will add a bit of festive color.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There’s just something festive about a bone-in piece of meat!
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 23 Nov. 2021
  • Gomez's evening beauty look was just as good as her festive 'fit.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
  • There was plenty to feel festive about.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
  • Karol sings on the track as a rush of trumpets and drums set a festive vibe.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
  • This festive two-layer cake is a cinch to pull off thanks to white cake mix.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • This draws the eyes to a festive orange wreath that pops against a black front door.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Pack festive baggies of this snack mix for your guests to take with them in the stands.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Pack festive baggies of this snack mix for your guests to take with them in the stands.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Where to get a festive drink in Cincinnati.
    — Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
  • One quick way to give your home a festive appeal is by adding a wreath to your front door.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Serve in Mason jars for a festive touch.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • From grilling fare to festive sweet treats, here's what to add to your cart in May.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
  • The coaches went back to their office in a festive mood.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The hand pleated silk shades in wild colors are dressy and festive.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Dump contents into a festive glass and pack in as much more ice as will fit.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 July 2024

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