the life of the party
noun phrase
US
: someone who is very lively and amusing at a party or other social gathering
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The mom of six has always been stylish, chic and the life of the party!
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cash Money Records DJ was the life of the party.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Have thematic depth but still be the life of the party.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Redbird is the life of the party: a loudmouth and mischievous guy.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The Cash Money Records DJ was the life of the party.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Have thematic depth but still be the life of the party.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Redbird is the life of the party: a loudmouth and mischievous guy.
—Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the life of the party
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“The life of the party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20life%20of%20the%20party. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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