1
as in events
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision
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as in people
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participants
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of parties
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Why is this a big move from both parties?
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Such intimate screenings and parties will continue in different locations as the film makes its way into conventional theaters.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Once a month, guests come together to dance under the night sky at its legendary full moon parties.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Imagine serving it up at end-of-summer parties or cozy fall get-togethers alike—and there’s no way your guests won’t want a taste of this arrangement.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Under the Hollywood studio system that had controlled the film industry since the late 1920s, in-house wardrobe departments typically served as both designers and stylists, dressing each studio’s stable of actors for premieres and parties.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Neighbors said there were two parties going on within blocks of the shooting — one in the 1800 block of West 17th Street and another just across South Wolcott Avenue — when shooting started.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Typhoon Lagoon brings the fun ashore with live DJs, Disney character dance parties, and themed treats like the Waterparks Sand Pail Sundae, flatbread pizzas, and frozen Blue Coladas or Pink Palomas for the grown-ups.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Big-name candidates and national attention are shifting the political dynamics of gubernatorial races across the country, posing challenges and opportunities for both parties.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
Why is this a big move from both parties?
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Such intimate screenings and parties will continue in different locations as the film makes its way into conventional theaters.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Once a month, guests come together to dance under the night sky at its legendary full moon parties.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Imagine serving it up at end-of-summer parties or cozy fall get-togethers alike—and there’s no way your guests won’t want a taste of this arrangement.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Under the Hollywood studio system that had controlled the film industry since the late 1920s, in-house wardrobe departments typically served as both designers and stylists, dressing each studio’s stable of actors for premieres and parties.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Neighbors said there were two parties going on within blocks of the shooting — one in the 1800 block of West 17th Street and another just across South Wolcott Avenue — when shooting started.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Typhoon Lagoon brings the fun ashore with live DJs, Disney character dance parties, and themed treats like the Waterparks Sand Pail Sundae, flatbread pizzas, and frozen Blue Coladas or Pink Palomas for the grown-ups.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, Angelina Jolie, Maude Apatow and Leslie Mann attend events at the Toronto International Film Festival.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, Abusin is hopeful that, through the success of the national team, common ground can be reached between the rival SAF and RSF factions.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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An escape plan is hatched, leading to a breaking of factions, betrayals, and a shocking confrontation.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fourth-and-8 isn’t really a great spot to risk a turnover on downs, but with kickoff touchbacks placing teams at the 35-yard line, a turnover at the 39-yard line isn’t particularly damning by comparison.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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TeamSmile is a nonprofit organization that brings oral health professionals together with professional sports teams to help deliver oral health procedures to underserved children.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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More than 100 people gathered at Idaho Capitol steps on Friday evening for the second annual Boise Trans March to rally for LGBTQ+ rights in Idaho — a state where these groups feel under attack.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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For the live finale on September 25, Kim Jae Joong returns as Planet Master after previously mentoring the participants during the show’s early episodes.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Al-Thani stated that an Arab-Islamic summit will be held in Doha in the coming days, where the participants will decide on a course of action.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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In one iconic shot, Swift bashes in the hood of sports car in the mansion's motor court.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The two stuck close to each other's sides while posing for the cameras, even deciding to share a smooch to celebrate the exciting night.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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As a leader who’s seen both sides, what lessons of your life or political office shape Helsinki's welfare policies today?—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s grandiose displays of brute force—the massing of weapons of war and platoons of masked, unidentified combat fighters targeting the very civilian populations they are commissioned to protect—does not bring reassurance.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Russian assault platoons are rushing behind ukrainian lines.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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