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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
Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Hoekstra made frequent appearances at Trump rallies in Michigan and was selected to lead the Michigan GOP after a tumultuous period of infighting that plagued the party heading into this year's presidential campaign.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
The pair — along with some other starlets — would often be photographed while out partying together.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And then there will always be turmoil in the party.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Hoekstra made frequent appearances at Trump rallies in Michigan and was selected to lead the Michigan GOP after a tumultuous period of infighting that plagued the party heading into this year's presidential campaign.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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But one day, Beyer looked at her Facebook page and saw that Finch had posted photos of herself from that time, not in Pittsburgh, but partying somewhere.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
The pair — along with some other starlets — would often be photographed while out partying together.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
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Williams envisions two- to three-day immersive events where fans, hotel guests, high rollers and families can get in the ring and have fun before the matches.Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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The couple first met at a strip club charity event in 2003.Colson Thayer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The way those factions intersect with the media, darker corners of the internet and Generic American Capitalism is meant to be represented by series’ title, but nothing here is really wild enough to live up to it.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
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But in the days ahead, as the guns finally fall silent, Hochstein should support Paris and encourage it to resume talks with the disparate Lebanese factions to end years of political gridlock that have crippled state institutions and left the economy in tatters.Firas Maksad, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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Vulture has reached out to Majors and Good’s team for comment.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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The two teams tied the first event of the evening, the 200-yard medley relay.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Nov. 2024
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Reddins found shot after police were called to bank for report of armed person Police were initially called to the area for a report of an armed person leaving the bank, the department said in a release.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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And who should arrive on the scene with potential evidence of this person?Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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The search for Kobayashi has garnered widespread attention online and in Los Angeles, and volunteers have organized groups to search the streets for her.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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That’s tops amongst a group of Wild players who have performed tremendously this season for a team that has allowed a league-low 1.3 five-on-five goals per game.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Space is limited and participants must register their interest in the program at the library.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, a festival panel whose participants included Cate Blanchett, this year’s main competition jury president, and cinematographer Mandy Walker discussed diversity and inclusion.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Biden appears to revel when Republicans boo or jeer him.Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
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Cramer noted that Price appeared to revel after Ford had his fingerprints and picture taken during the county’s standard booking process.East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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When the resort held its 10-year anniversary bash in November 2011, the event was a decidedly low-key celebration of employees and local regulars rather than Hollywood celebs.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Schlotzsky’s: Need catering help for your Halloween bash?Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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