part and parcel

noun

: an essential or integral component
stress was part and parcel of the job

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There is, however, a rare charm to a legitimately garish book, which is part and parcel of why the original Neapolitan novels are so iconic, and what makes the new one so … not. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 May 2025 For Ruhle, who frequently covers business and economics given her background as a financial reporter, the cuts are part and parcel of the sweeping tariffs announced earlier this month as part of an effort to reshape the economy. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025 Looking to the restaurant's own social media page or self-run website can be really helpful in answering these questions, and in this particular era, is part and parcel of the dining experience itself. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 However, demands for excellence have always been part and parcel of this team, and Yohannes has already felt the impact of Hayes’ approach. Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for part and parcel

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of part and parcel was in the 15th century

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“Part and parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part%20and%20parcel. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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