PARTYING Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

partying

verb

present participle of party

as in reveling

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Recent Examples of partying In fact, Page had been with his girlfriend Emily Brown since at least 2019, when she was spotted partying with the actor at the wrap party for Bridgerton. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026

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The Dodgers’ come-from-behind win in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series clinched a series victory over the Yankees and produced the prevailing image of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and their teammates reveling on the Yankee Stadium diamond.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of reveling

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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The team were meek in defeat, but after a weekend carousing and communing in central London, Newcastle fans arrived at Wembley with a collective hangover.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of carousing

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Brian La Broca was one of the vendors, selling water and a traditional drink called fernandito, a cocktail mixing Coca-Cola with fernet.

— Julianna Mejia July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
The trick to making the formula feel dynamic is mixing materials, as a blend of textures helps prevent your ensemble from falling flat.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026

Definition of mixing

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In recent days, Soto and Lindor have been seen mingling together in the dugout more than before, adding some substance to the claims that things are trending well.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Open-seating dining also encourages mingling, with one table in the restaurant always set for five.

— Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

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