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
  • Despite his failures to win the big games, Franklin won at a level plenty of schools and fan bases would welcome.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In an attempt to combat the limited water supply, the Puerto Rican government is turning off residents’ access to the necessity on a rotating 48-hour basis.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • Researchers highlighted three essential amino acids that are building blocks of protein — methionine, isoleucine and valine.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of building block
Noun
  • Researchers can then change the circuit’s layout without redesigning every component.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Moscow denied it, but such dual-use items as drone components, flak jackets or thermal weapon sights remain available on the platform.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of component
Noun
  • The work begins each weekday morning, when members of the 10-person research team head out to collect samples from their daily list of traps.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lawmakers and family members have raised concerns about supply shortages, inadequate food, broken plumbing and mental health issues — and earlier this month, a sailor went overboard and was recovered, the Navy told CBS News.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of member
Noun
  • The second is another factor limited by the iPhone… the MacBook Neo 2 is expected to bump memory up to 12 GB.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Such filings typically chronicle the impact of a defendant's crimes, as well as his history, upbringing and other aggravating or mitigating factors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of factor
Noun
  • Trump frequently changes course on a dime and as all the elements for the Ulchi Freedom drills are in place, scaling them back may not amount to much on the ground.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Garfield, whose credits include playing Spider-Man, says he is drawn to roles with an element of play, community and the natural world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • Roman concrete Roman builders created concrete using ingredients that included lime and volcanic ash.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 4-cup mini chopper can chop or grind ingredients in seconds, making quick work of onions, garlic, herbs, and more.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredient
Noun
  • Still, Friedman says many of her constituents welcome the cameras.
    — Joel Rose, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
  • During his 13 years in Congress representing parts of Tarrant and Dallas counties, Veasey served on the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health to help better the lives of his underserved constituents.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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