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as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in faction
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 person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in group
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 participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of party
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
The draw in San Jose, which welcomed a party atmosphere due to the mere presence of Messi, comes at a time when the potential of this Miami team is questionable.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Marketed as a rain-or-shine event, like last year’s downpour during Stevie Nicks’ set, many fans were prepared and willing to party through any potential storms.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
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Noun
All the party scenes bet the ranch that crazy lighting will get the job done in lieu of anything dramatic.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
The draw in San Jose, which welcomed a party atmosphere due to the mere presence of Messi, comes at a time when the potential of this Miami team is questionable.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
That the mom is out partying with them at the Box until 3 a.m. is weird.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 May 2025
Marketed as a rain-or-shine event, like last year’s downpour during Stevie Nicks’ set, many fans were prepared and willing to party through any potential storms.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
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The week had included finals, pre-graduation events and students moving out of the dorms.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Religion notes are open to any group wanting to publicize a special event.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
Noun
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That being said, Mysterio’s Judgment Day faction is and has been on its last legs for a while now.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Stories and secrets In between chapters, Doom: The Dark Ages breaks things up with some extremely ponderous cutscenes featuring a number of religious and political factions, both demon and human, jockeying for position and control in an interdimensional war.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Noun
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By focusing on a product directly aimed at everyday consumers, the team is positioning Gensmo for broad adoption, democratizing access to sophisticated technology.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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As in the team that now on June 25 will select generational draft prospect Cooper Flagg, the versatile forward out of Duke who stands by himself at the top of the Class of 2025.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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The cost is $65 per person in a group, or $85 per person for a private hike.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Joshua Smellie, 34, of Hartford, has been arrested and is charged with first-degree assault, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal use of a firearm, risk of injury, first-degree reckless endangerment, and third-degree assault on an elderly person, according to the Hartford Police Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Noun
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To earn the prize money, participants competed to be the first to reach a series of milestones.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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The participants, Americans and foreign nationals who allegedly became friends on online gaming platforms, are accused of spending lavishly after the thefts, including $9 million on exotic cars and $4 million on nightclubs, as well as on multiple rental properties.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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First up, while people are revelling following the verdict, the emotional intensity of reaction can be traced to a sense of loss.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Key speeches are faithfully delivered to an audience of two, not thousands; a scene of soldiers destructively revelling on a bridge is given a different spirit by ironic, out-of-time horseplay.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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The bash was the royal family's second major appearance of the week, following the military procession and flypast at Buckingham Palace on May 5.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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The 32,000-square-foot homage to everything X rated is an ideal place for adults (18 and over) to throw a provocative bash.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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