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as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision
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as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of party
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
He’s rarely seen out actually having fun, though in December he was spotted partying with label mate Ayra Starr, as well as Tems and Tyla, at Lagos’ hottest party, Obi’s House.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Be ready to party at Rock Island Bridge, the entertainment district carved from a disused railway bridge over the river.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
He’s rarely seen out actually having fun, though in December he was spotted partying with label mate Ayra Starr, as well as Tems and Tyla, at Lagos’ hottest party, Obi’s House.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
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The event brought in $30 million, but that was quickly overshadowed by footage of Obama gingerly leading Biden off the stage — which soon became an apt metaphor for the 2024 campaign.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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Is an important event missing from this date?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Described as a figure reminiscent of Robert De Niro's Jimmy the Gent from Goodfellas, the protagonist navigates a turbulent era, battling rival factions to seize control of the Hawaiian underworld.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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There will undoubtedly be a Chaos faction too.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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An eyewitness told police that the confrontation between the two boys began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move out from under the tent that had been set up for members of his high school track team on the field that day.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rubble littered a street as rescuers carried one person away from the site, which the rebels said was a ceramics factory in the Bani Matar neighborhood of Sanaa, the capital.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This speaks to their remarkable resilience and the need for us — adults, institutions, policymakers, community leaders — to invest more deeply in the potential of every young person in this city.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The show and its participants were even parodied on Saturday Night Live in January, with comedian Ego Nwodim playing Amuli, and other cast members mocking people’s poor conversation skills and unintelligent dating decisions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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To validate the concept, the team performed three use-tests, with 18 participants pitting a 3D mouse against FlexiVol; selecting an object, tracing an object, and docking – where the user had to place an object within an object.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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First up, while people are revelling following the verdict, the emotional intensity of reaction can be traced to a sense of loss.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Key speeches are faithfully delivered to an audience of two, not thousands; a scene of soldiers destructively revelling on a bridge is given a different spirit by ironic, out-of-time horseplay.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Bridgerton-level bash complete with tiaras, ballgowns, military uniforms and sashes took a storybook turn when a guest left a single sparkling shoe reminiscent of Cinderella, which prompted courtiers to have some fun finding its owner.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The fact Waltz had Goldberg’s number in his phone in the first place has also raised difficult questions for the national security adviser, particularly as Trump and others in the White House bash Goldberg as a partisan hack.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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