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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
Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The wedding weekend began with an intimate rehearsal dinner that transitioned into a large welcome party for guests who arrived into Mexico City the night before the wedding day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
More recently, in 2021's The Last Duel, Scott put Ben Affleck in a blonde wig and goatee to play an absurd medieval count who is largely interested in partying rather than providing for his subjects.
—Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
After the deluge of concerns, the party director said his office communicated with the local registrar of voters to gather information and get the facts straight before offering the detailed explanation.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The wedding weekend began with an intimate rehearsal dinner that transitioned into a large welcome party for guests who arrived into Mexico City the night before the wedding day.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Here’s what experts say More than a year after mystery illness, Jamie Foxx is spotted partying in Miami Beach
After institutions for people with disabilities close, graves are at risk of being forgotten
A stroke changed a teacher’s life.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 2024
More recently, in 2021's The Last Duel, Scott put Ben Affleck in a blonde wig and goatee to play an absurd medieval count who is largely interested in partying rather than providing for his subjects.
—Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no way to buy it, and mothers can only get it for free by participating in events.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The now-dominant faction in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al Sham, an outgrowth of al Qaeda, has pledged tolerance of all minorities.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the fact that the strongest anti-Assad faction is a former Al-Qaida affiliate headed by a man who still has a $10 million FBI bounty on his head doesn’t escape anybody’s notice.Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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Starting in a modest 10x10 room in Culver City, Valdez and his team turned a bold idea into a tangible reality.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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But the team decided that James would suit up for this game in Phoenix.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The person dressed as Santa Claus was then pulled into the building through the 6th-floor window.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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When specific conditions are met, Johnny will show up in person beside V when driving a car in Night City.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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This group — especially Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and Pete Crow-Armstrong — accumulates a lot of value primarily from their elite defense.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an experiment where participants rated photos of cluttered and tidy rooms, men were judged more leniently for the mess compared to women.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Every June, the organization invites foodies and beer enthusiasts to its Incredible Pairings event, where, in a local brewery located in Worcester, participants can indulge in delectable combinations of different beers and desserts.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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But historically Black colleges and universities have reason to revel, as some have seen record increases.Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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Long after the stadium had cleared out, her fans could still be heard reveling outside on the concourse.Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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Moreno had at least one bash: at a dinner in London with fellow theater stars Patrick Wilson, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim and Aaron Tveit, who were all across the pond to sing at The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, which featured Moreno as a surprise performer.Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The model stepped out in Beverly Hills this weekend embracing the latter pushy material, her velvet skirt suit the ultimate inspiration for your next holiday bash.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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