as in celebrant
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
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Recent Examples of partygoer
The partygoers played a fun trivia game, created by Bellino's best friend, to determine who knows the bride-to-be the best.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Seconds later, one man sucker-punches another partygoer, sending him flying headfirst into the water, as another man then jumps on top of him and lets loose with a flurry of follow-up punches.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The man accused of opening fire on the partygoers is in policy custody.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Tony Caba is accused of killing 45-year-old Roberto Cuevas in front of shocked partygoers near Fourth Ave.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
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Erin Clack, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Seconds later, one man sucker-punches another partygoer, sending him flying headfirst into the water, as another man then jumps on top of him and lets loose with a flurry of follow-up punches.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The man accused of opening fire on the partygoers is in policy custody.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Tony Caba is accused of killing 45-year-old Roberto Cuevas in front of shocked partygoers near Fourth Ave.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partygoer
Noun
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As churches hold religious services this weekend, celebrants across the country are wrestling with how to help their congregations cope with and make sense of the tragedy at the Annunciation Church.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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At least a few of our readers disagreed with this sentiment, noting that these are often the people who are closest to the celebrant and sometimes may be the best or only option to entertain.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Though mostly for adult revelers, some events like the Zombie bike ride and pet masquerade are family-friendly.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still, that discomfort runs through the 71-minute movie in the characters’ bid to tear through the bars of Krakow, preying on innocent revellers and luring them to their deaths.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partygoer. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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