Balloons floated gaily above heads.

Meaning: Colorful balloons moved effortlessly in the air over the people's heads.

Choice of Words: Floated means to move smoothly through the air or water. Gaily means in a cheerful and lively manner. Heads refers to the top part of the human body above the neck.

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Balloons danced merrily over the crowd.

Meaning: This means that the balloons were moving gracefully and happily in the air, above the crowd of people.

Choice of Words: Danced means to move gracefully and rhythmically to music or a beat. Merrily means to be full of joy and happiness. Over means to be above or on top of something else. Crowd refers to a large group of people gathered together.

Balloons soared majestically through the sky.

Meaning: This means that the balloons were flying high in the air, in a way that was impressive and dignified.

Choice of Words: Soared means to fly or rise high into the air. Majestically means to be impressive and dignified. Through means to move from one side of something to the other. Sky refers to the space above the earth and below the clouds.

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