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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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2
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 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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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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Recent Examples of party
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The split surprised many, especially since the couple was seen partying together at David Dobrik's birthday party on Saturday night.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 28 July 2025
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
During the negotiation of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, a landmark diplomatic agreement designed to improve relations between East and West, Brzezinski acted as an informal adviser to Western European parties to the talks.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
His cousin said people were out early in the morning partying during the weekend of the Cincinnati Music Festival, which in the past has been the largest annual weekend driver of tourism in the area.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
The split surprised many, especially since the couple was seen partying together at David Dobrik's birthday party on Saturday night.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
But DeSantis and the party have had to bat down fringe elements who have embraced Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud, including with the use of mail-in ballots in Florida.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
During the negotiation of the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, a landmark diplomatic agreement designed to improve relations between East and West, Brzezinski acted as an informal adviser to Western European parties to the talks.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
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The event will include a fireside chat moderated by WLWT anchor Courtis Fuller and a question and answer portion.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Seize the moment: In the world of live sports, timely posting has a direct impact on performance, especially during live events.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Zeta Tijuana, an investigative magazine, reported in 2023 that Huerta’s Arellano Félix cell had colluded with corrupt Tijuana police officers to steal a massive drug shipment from a rival Sinaloa faction — an episode that prompted cartel hitmen to hunt down and kill the dirty cops.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Two factions — Membership First and Unite for Strength — vied for power for two decades.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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Houston’s long-standing lead in the American League West is threatened not only by the loss of their star closer but also by the hard-charging Seattle Mariners – a team determined to win its first pennant.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Both teams traded offensive rallies in an open second half.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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The organization’s data showed that drowning rates are rising too, with already at-risk groups like young children and seniors of all races and ethnicities, as well as Black people of all ages, seeing the greatest increase in deaths.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Air Canada is also a member of the Star Alliance, a group of 25 international airlines that coordinate with each other on connecting flights and services.—
Matthew Rehbein,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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The public-nonprofit partnership also allows participants seamless access to the city’s robust suite of reentry and vocational services.—
Deanna Logan,
New York Daily News,
20 Aug. 2025
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That allowed participants to control when their inner speech could be decoded.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But when someone raises concerns about questionable billing practices, the issue is quietly set aside and the person is moved to another role.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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That’s the person who can integrate diverse expertise, promote equitable contributions, and cultivate trust.—
Jamil Zaki,
Harvard Business Review,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Those who wish to revel without reservation in good feelings about their country feel threatened by those who note the tragedies and oppression that lay at the heart of this period.—
ANNETTE GORDON-REED,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2017
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And there are the neighbors who revel at the many nicknames coined for the spot.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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After leaving the bash together, they are photographed enjoying a late-night dinner in Los Angeles.—
Hanna Lustig,
Glamour,
12 Aug. 2025
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Both William and Sophie are patrons of the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, whose annual bash features livestock competitions, food and drinks.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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