the life of the party
noun phrase
US
: someone who is very lively and amusing at a party or other social gathering
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The portfolio manager has strong family values, is well-traveled, and is the life of the party.
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Her child, the one described by many in her family as the life of the party, was gone.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 29 July 2024
Young wasn’t in the right headspace to be the life of the party.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
Bec, 25, OH&S Advisor Bec is the life of the party, resilient, hardworking, and wants to try everything.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 8 Apr. 2024
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Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
Her child, the one described by many in her family as the life of the party, was gone.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 29 July 2024
Young wasn’t in the right headspace to be the life of the party.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
Bec, 25, OH&S Advisor Bec is the life of the party, resilient, hardworking, and wants to try everything.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 8 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the life of the party
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“The life of the party.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20life%20of%20the%20party. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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