party favor

noun

US
: a small gift that is given to each guest at a party

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The coordination involved in creating this disposable party favor, for the fleeting delight of millionaires, was just one of a thousand details that Vanity Fair devoted to each year’s extravaganza. Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025 These setups, which range in price from $660 to $1,700, allow guests to select a book from an assortment of titles to bring home with them to commemorate the evening, oftentimes in lieu of a traditional party favor, explained Leah Koch, an owner of Ripped Bodice. Sarah Lyon, New York Times, 17 May 2025 For Jeff’s 80th birthday earlier this year, his wife Patsy Tarr wrote a book about Operation Match as a party favor, an endeavor that snowballed into an official publication. Tacita Quinn, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024 But unlike other wellness practices, this one comes with an unusual party favor. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2024 Tip Bonus: Buy packs of cute socks and allow the kids can take their game pair home as a party favor. Catherine Holecko, Parents, 30 July 2024 As a party favor, each guest received a bottle of Palestinian olive oil. Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024 Because Lauder knows what all good hostess knows: Everybody loves a party favor! Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024 Tuck the entire box in a larger Easter basket, or gift it itself as a party favor. Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024

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