1
as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
4
as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of party
Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Workers need to break with the Democrats and Republicans, the parties of the capitalist class and the bosses.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wallen was booted from an upcoming SNL musical guest spot after videos surfaced of him partying unmasked in a large crowd.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for party
Noun
While Republicans currently control the White House, Senate and House of Representatives, some within the party have broken with the president over tariff policies and mass federal layoffs.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Workers need to break with the Democrats and Republicans, the parties of the capitalist class and the bosses.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
Frank is seen meditating at a temple while Valentin and his robber friends party with a new group of ladies.
—Colleen Kratofil, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
In October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Wallen was booted from an upcoming SNL musical guest spot after videos surfaced of him partying unmasked in a large crowd.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for party
Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
-
These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Volunteering with professional organizations or at industry events is another powerful way to demonstrate your skills, initiative, and passion for your field.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Paxton, a figure in the Texas GOP’s rising far-right faction, has long traded barbs with Cornyn, representative of the state party’s old guard.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
12 Apr. 2025
-
The faction can be traced back to WWE in May 2020, initially established as The Hurt Business, featuring MVP, Lashley, Benjamin, and later Cedric Alexander.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Both teams fell short of expectations in the playoffs last season, but won hardware, as Columbus won the Leagues Cup and Miami the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
-
And yet Brentford are the only team to have two players among the top 10 scorers in the Premier League.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
An instinctively empathetic person who was loved by everyone who met her.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Every person in the USA, not just citizens, has a right to due process.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
When asked about Jackson being turned away from the event, Nettles responded that every candidate should have the opportunity to participate, but at the same time should respect the rules of the group organizing the candidate forums.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
-
However, after this portion’s absence from the livestream was noted by NME, the group noted that this instance wasn’t the only part of their set that was removed from the broadcast.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
For roughly 750 years, the College of Cardinals has chosen popes at closed conclaves where participants are locked in and completely cut off from the outside world.—
Made by History,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
-
Eligible participants who register in advance will be automatically entered in the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three e-bikes.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
Chatterjee is trying to unite her capital neighbors through drag dance parties, happy hours, bracelet-making bashes, and drum circles.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
-
Michele, 38, shared photos of the bash on Instagram, including a shot snapped as the actor blew out candles on his birthday cake.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share