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
For $399, hire NY Teacup Piggies to bring in three piglets for the young partygoers to play with.
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The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
The officers kept the partygoers detained for nearly an hour, with additional officers arriving over that time, until a supervisor arrived and ordered the officers to leave, the lawsuit said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The theme paid homage to the popular video game, and the party featured giant video screens where partygoers could try their hand at being the last one standing, as well as a light-up dance floor, custom apparel and a giant sign spelling out Mason's name.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
What better way to get into the spirit than allowing partygoers to stay out even later?
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
None of the partygoers police interviewed saw her that night.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And 2000s fashion was back in full force, as partygoers sported capris with layered tank tops.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
But what most annoyed partygoers that night wasn’t Shane but the blazingly shining lights.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Today more than 400 blocos take over Rio’s streets across the Carnival period, turning the entire city into a giant festival day and night, and estimated to attract around seven million partygoers in total.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
The officers kept the partygoers detained for nearly an hour, with additional officers arriving over that time, until a supervisor arrived and ordered the officers to leave, the lawsuit said.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The theme paid homage to the popular video game, and the party featured giant video screens where partygoers could try their hand at being the last one standing, as well as a light-up dance floor, custom apparel and a giant sign spelling out Mason's name.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
What better way to get into the spirit than allowing partygoers to stay out even later?
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
None of the partygoers police interviewed saw her that night.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And 2000s fashion was back in full force, as partygoers sported capris with layered tank tops.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
But what most annoyed partygoers that night wasn’t Shane but the blazingly shining lights.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Today more than 400 blocos take over Rio’s streets across the Carnival period, turning the entire city into a giant festival day and night, and estimated to attract around seven million partygoers in total.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partygoers
Noun
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While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each year during Passover, at the seder meal, celebrants of the Jewish holiday recite the Ten Plagues of Egypt in sequence while removing 10 drops of wine from their cups.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 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
Noun
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Coachella revelers are getting ready to pitch their tents, performing artists are running through their final rehearsals and thousands of global brands are gearing up for what will be one of the biggest content-making weekends of the year.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Every year, on Mardi Gras morning, something extraordinary emerges from the backstreets of New Orleans – groups of Black revelers most tourists will never see.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Partygoers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partygoers. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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