part and parcel

noun

Definition of part and parcelnext
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
  • Though Springs’ outing was particularly rough Friday, Kotsay said his ability to escape the fourth inning, which saw the Tigers load the bases with one out, after only surrendering one run, was a positive takeaway.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nick Gonzales' first-inning single with the bases loaded drove in two runs to put Pittsburgh ahead 2-0.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 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
  • Legislators and industry lobbyists alike are seeing that preemption is a losing issue among voters, making preemption one of the most difficult components of a federal AI package to pass.
    — Caleb Knapp, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Repacking atoms To see how different a material can look and feel depending on how its atoms are packed, think about the element carbon, one of Earth’s most common elements and an important component of all living organisms.
    — Robin Macaluso, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of component
Noun
  • That’s the understatement of the day from a Neighborhood Planning Unit member talking about the Formula 1 racing event that will be held on the streets of Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood this Saturday.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • There are normally no checks at borders between members of the EU’s internal Schengen Area, though they can be introduced for a limited time in exceptional circumstances.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of member
Noun
  • Sleep, diet and other factors can cause regular fluctuations for men.
    — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One possible factor for the influx is a recent Spanish Supreme Court ruling that eased deportation rules for migrants entering Ceuta or Melilla.
    — Miguel Macias, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of factor
Noun
  • The introduction of liquid glass has led to larger, more graphical elements that have taken over in terms of clarity and ease of use.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • To explain its results, RealorRender identifies the suspicious regions of images as heatmaps (grids of colored squares indicating intensity, as with topographical maps) and segments of contiguous image elements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • Servers are quick to help navigate the offbeat descriptions and ingredients.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • They are required to have the same active ingredient, strength, dosage form, route of administration, and quality standards.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredient
Noun
  • There are 639 constituents in the sector that generate $90 billion annually.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
  • Members of Congress routinely recommended it to constituents visiting Washington.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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