as in celebrants
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 partygoers
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
But about 40 other partygoers died, including one of Clavier’s friends, falling victim to one of the worst tragedies in Switzerland’s history.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 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
Other times police issued a warning to the partygoers.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
To play, divide partygoers into teams.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
According to various videos circulating, partygoers across the city were in for a surprise as Mamdani, 34, was spotted bopping behind DJ booths, MCing street parties, and participating in Halloween dance memes.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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
But about 40 other partygoers died, including one of Clavier’s friends, falling victim to one of the worst tragedies in Switzerland’s history.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 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
Other times police issued a warning to the partygoers.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
To play, divide partygoers into teams.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
According to various videos circulating, partygoers across the city were in for a surprise as Mamdani, 34, was spotted bopping behind DJ booths, MCing street parties, and participating in Halloween dance memes.
—Sirena Bergman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partygoers
Noun
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In Russia, celebrants observe the holiday by taking part in the Eastern Orthodox tradition of baptizing themselves in cold lakes.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Naturally, the sidewalks are lined with post-ski and snowboard celebrants all winter long.—
Crai S Bower,
Outside,
24 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
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New Year’s Eve revelers, grab your hats and gloves – much of the country is in for a frigid start to 2026 with cold dominating forecasts all the way down to Florida.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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For decades, law enforcement officials have issued public pleas to revelers not to fire guns into the air on Independence Day and New Year’s Eve, an annual phenomenon in some neighborhoods that has occasionally led to people being maimed or killed.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Partygoers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partygoers. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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