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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2
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
Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
His Windsor home has been the setting for countless lavish parties and galas over the decades, many of which benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
The bar serves food and drinks along with good times, especially in their events such as open mics and techno parties.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Luckily for me, Amazon is brimming with dozens of petite holiday dresses just in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
California's June Primary California’s system allows candidates from all parties to compete in the same primary, with the top two, regardless of affiliation, advancing to the general election.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
As Redick likes to put it, the effectiveness of a pick and roll comes down to both parties – the ball-handler and screen setter – doing their jobs.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Say, for example, that a restaurant’s menu states that an automatic 18% charge will be added to all bills for parties of six or more customers.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
His Windsor home has been the setting for countless lavish parties and galas over the decades, many of which benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
—Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
The bar serves food and drinks along with good times, especially in their events such as open mics and techno parties.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Luckily for me, Amazon is brimming with dozens of petite holiday dresses just in time for Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
California's June Primary California’s system allows candidates from all parties to compete in the same primary, with the top two, regardless of affiliation, advancing to the general election.
—Jason Lemon, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
As Redick likes to put it, the effectiveness of a pick and roll comes down to both parties – the ball-handler and screen setter – doing their jobs.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
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Find more university press titles featured on the University Press Week reading list, along with a schedule of University Press Week events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The president has attended plenty of sporting events over the last 13 months.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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So when the first children in the commune were born, factions emerged around which language the next generation should speak.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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Members of the caucus emerged from a two-hour meeting on Thursday declaring that the 47-member group is coalescing around a unified strategy rather than splintering into factions, which could mean the government funding fight lasts well beyond the current 37 days.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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An ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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One-by-one, these teams utterly transformed their way of working because the entire design and execution of the program was based on delighting them and adding value at every touchpoint.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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Officials believe the two groups were part of a single network, some planning domestic attacks and others seeking to join ISIS abroad.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Eight teams will advance to the single-elimination knockout round – the winner of each of the six groups and two wild cards (the team from each conference with the best record in group play that finished second in its group).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most participants get less, since their benefits are adjusted based on their income.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under this system, participants pay with lower-per-stream payouts instead of cash up front.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are Christmas stalls at the beloved farmers’ market each Saturday this month, as well as bashes like the New Year’s Eve party called Glitter & Grooves at Coyote Sonoma.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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In breaking with the contentious dealings between the league and the NFL Players Association, Tagliabue and Upshaw kept negotiations respectful and centered on what would benefit both sides.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The white officers in the 24 companies overseeing the volunteer platoons were also initially skeptical.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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One of the kids, an athletic-looking teenager named Ladislav, told me that 1654 is organized into platoons that train with Kraken commanders.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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