1
as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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2
as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision
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4
as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of party
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
Which raises the questions: What political party does Mullen actually represent?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
In 1997, Farley seemed to suggest that his partying days were done.
—John Russell, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Although experts say the House fetal personhood bill is unlikely to pass, this hypocrisy between the legislative and executive branches, both controlled by the same party, can’t be ignored.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2025
Which raises the questions: What political party does Mullen actually represent?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Everyone is exhausted and tapped out financially from the holidays and nobody wants to party or buy gifts.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
In 1997, Farley seemed to suggest that his partying days were done.
—John Russell, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
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Pryor gets to direct the talented teams who curate the exhibits and the museum’s events.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The International Concours of Elegance (I.C.E.) in St. Moritz is a big-ticket event attracts some of the most beautiful and rarest cars in the world to a frozen Lake St. Moritz, and the Trident used the opportunity for its unveiling.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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A couple of smash hits at the box office (Wicked and Dune: Part Two) scored a clutch of nominations, while comparatively cult hits The Substance and Emilia Pérez have commanded their own factions of support.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Until then, any game that wants to implement gameplay involving showdowns, factions, and bitter NPC feelings toward a player must either differentiate it enough to avoid infringement, license it from Warner Brothers, or gamble on WB Games' legal attention.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Firefly's team plans to operate the 10 NASA instruments for a complete lunar day, equivalent to about 14 Earth days.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Frese’s team hasn’t gotten past the Elite Eight in 10 years.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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In 2021, William Shatner became the oldest person to travel into space, at the age of 90, on a Blue Origin flight.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The quartet were quickly made to conjure up performances that convincingly portrayed a group of good friends.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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My father was the saxophonist of Kassav’, a big zouk group from the French Caribbean.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The evening will consist of dinner (pizza and appetizers) and transition to a panel discussion where participants will hear from current students, parents and administration members, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Drive to Survive has faced criticism from drivers and other participants for sometimes creating drama where there isn’t any; in Onside, there isn’t much to begin with.—
Pablo Maurer,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Another interesting finding from the clinical trial that was more recently reveled is the reduction of visceral fat.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The soon to be mom would like a courthouse wedding versus a big bash as the planning element is turning out to be stressful.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds stopped by Chris Rock's 60th birthday bash to help the comedian celebrate in style — and posed for photos with a few celebrity friends.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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