part and parcel

noun

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as in basis

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Recent Examples of part and parcel There’s always internet noise, which is fine and part and parcel of making a movie. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 Corrections Redux joins a new prestige drama slate at Netflix, part and parcel of the company’s ongoing attempt to fight it out with Paramount for all the eyeballs in America. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 The deranged Call of Duty–style montages that the official White House X page puts out are part and parcel of appealing to a younger generation. — Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026 Fear is part and parcel of any outdoor adventurer’s experience, but unlike many of us, Lucas Bravo likes that feeling. — Adrienne Westenfeld, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part and parcel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for part and parcel
  1. basis
  2. building block
  3. component
  4. member
  5. factor
  6. element
  7. ingredient
  8. constituent
Noun
  • The team fired long-time pitching coach Scott Emerson on Monday and replaced him with bullpen coach Dan Hubbs on an interim basis.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • The Royals had a chance to win in the ninth, loading the bases against Padres closer Mason Miller.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • Scientists have found interesting chemistry in our galaxy, including building blocks for genetic material and parts of the cell.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Each 21-centimeter-square robot is equipped with its own thrusters, sensors, and magnetic latches, allowing the fleet to connect like building blocks on the water.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of building block
Noun
  • Thicker components typically mean massive internal resistance, which kills electrical current.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • The skull has about 82% of the original bones represented, and the skeleton includes rarely found components such as the wishbone, a complete pelvis and both feet.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
Definition of component
Noun
  • The Food and Drug Administration said such members could represent potential conflicts of interest, the individuals said.
    — Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • Margaret Flanagan, who now directs the ongoing nun study at UT Health, has family members who attended a Chicago school run by the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of member
Noun
  • No one knows all the factors behind the population’s recent boom, although researchers point to recent extreme weather events and climate change, perhaps compounded with a rise in shipping traffic over recent decades.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • By the author’s own admission, determining whether a condition constitutes a disease can influence factors like insurance coverage.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
Definition of factor
Noun
  • Instead of crowding your entryway with a table, bench and coat rack, consider getting a piece that combines those elements, says Lynch.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • Electronic warfare is increasingly becoming a critical element of modern military operations, where forces must rapidly detect, identify and counter hostile electromagnetic emissions while protecting friendly communications.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • Skyroot will need a lot more funding to realize that dream, but Saturday’s launch showed the company has ingredients required for a successful launch company.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026
  • Fresh cream, valued for its rich butterfat content, is the most expensive ingredient in ice cream.
    — Isabelle LaBianco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of ingredient
Noun
  • And, in the case of Idaho congressman Mike Simpson, perhaps try to connect with these grandkid-age constituents.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • The industry is, indeed, a lucrative one, and the various parties want to benefit themselves and their constituents.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of constituent

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“Part and parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part%20and%20parcel. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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