as in celebrant
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
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Recent Examples of partygoer
Obstacles were literally everywhere preventing the work crews from making it to the finish line — from partygoers on the Mark Twain Riverboat to TV cables strewn across every route throughout the park.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Two men opened fire on partygoers.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
As young partygoers rang in the New Year at a packed bar in the Swiss Alps, the celebrating quickly turned into a nightmare when a devastating fire tore through the basement, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119 others.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Another witness at the friend's gathering told police that Barnes-Morris got upset after several partygoers began flirting with Strattan.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Two men opened fire on partygoers.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
As young partygoers rang in the New Year at a packed bar in the Swiss Alps, the celebrating quickly turned into a nightmare when a devastating fire tore through the basement, killing at least 40 people and injuring 119 others.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
Another witness at the friend's gathering told police that Barnes-Morris got upset after several partygoers began flirting with Strattan.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partygoer
Noun
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No one — well, no habitué — is surprised when a meal is interrupted by street musicians or others, hired by celebrants to add extra fizz to someone’s special occasion.—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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The holiday traditionally offered celebrants an opportunity to binge on rich, fatty foods like meat, eggs, milk, lard and cheese ahead of the fast.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are those who don’t celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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The celebrators in Sydney, Australia, which is 19 hours ahead of California, were among the first people celebrating the holiday this year.—
Hannah Ruhoff,
Sacbee.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Farther out in the western region of Madonna de Campiglio (where Ski World Cup takes place), Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti is a haven for wellness revelers thanks to its over 50,000 sq ft spa — ideal as a post Games recharge.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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They got engaged, and later married during the set, surrounded by the artist and whirling revelers.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Partygoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partygoer. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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