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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 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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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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Recent Examples of party
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The split surprised many, especially since the couple was seen partying together at David Dobrik's birthday party on Saturday night.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 28 July 2025
Beth Sobol, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The after-hours dance party MELT returned this year as well, underscoring the fair’s ethos that art is not separate from life but embedded in every form of expression.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2025
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Noun
His cousin said people were out early in the morning partying during the weekend of the Cincinnati Music Festival, which in the past has been the largest annual weekend driver of tourism in the area.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The split surprised many, especially since the couple was seen partying together at David Dobrik's birthday party on Saturday night.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
At one point, the sender texted a photo of McKenny taken at their Christmas party, which meant that only someone who attended the celebration could have been the perpetrator.
—Beth Sobol, People.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The after-hours dance party MELT returned this year as well, underscoring the fair’s ethos that art is not separate from life but embedded in every form of expression.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
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Here's a look back at some of the highlights from the multi-day event inside Freedom Hall.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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In October, the Opry's birthday month, shows will be special birthday performances with photo opportunities, parties in the plaza, and other special events.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
26 Aug. 2025
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Zeta Tijuana, an investigative magazine, reported in 2023 that Huerta’s Arellano Félix cell had colluded with corrupt Tijuana police officers to steal a massive drug shipment from a rival Sinaloa faction — an episode that prompted cartel hitmen to hunt down and kill the dirty cops.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Two factions — Membership First and Unite for Strength — vied for power for two decades.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Holy smokes, the Packers just made a massive trade The Green Bay Packers have always been the team that drafts and develops, always straying from a splashy trade to try and win in the short term.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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On paper, Green Bay was a good team, a playoff-caliber one.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
29 Aug. 2025
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The organization’s data showed that drowning rates are rising too, with already at-risk groups like young children and seniors of all races and ethnicities, as well as Black people of all ages, seeing the greatest increase in deaths.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pic’s blurb: A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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That allowed participants to control when their inner speech could be decoded.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
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The public-nonprofit partnership also allows participants seamless access to the city’s robust suite of reentry and vocational services.—
Deanna Logan,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Discover the city's renowned artisans, who specialize in crafts from gold leaf to pottery, and visit a traditional geisha house to drink sake and revel with Japan’s most delightful entertainers.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Those who wish to revel without reservation in good feelings about their country feel threatened by those who note the tragedies and oppression that lay at the heart of this period.—
ANNETTE GORDON-REED,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2017
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Savory with just a hint of spice, sausage balls are a versatile and reliable favorite because they can be served for gatherings any time of day, from a brunch bash to a dinner party.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Still, last summer’s tabloid headlines didn’t diminish his milestone birthday bash in July 2024.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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