as in event
a social gathering
we're hosting a little shindig this weekend for some friends
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Recent Examples of shindig
This week, the 45-year-old magazine/website/social platform/events operator alighted in Palm Desert, Calif., for its annual Inc. 5000 shindig, three days of celebrating the little guy in a time of corporate gigantism.
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David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Around Town The Atlanta Art Fair highlights a dizzying assortment of cultural shindigs taking place across the city this week, Atlanta Art Week.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Then make plans to headbang your way through four days and nights at this hard-rocking shindig held Oct. 10-13 at Discovery Park in Sacramento.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024
Let guests scoop this easy appetizer onto crackers for the perfect bite.
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Cheese Straws
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Around Town The Atlanta Art Fair highlights a dizzying assortment of cultural shindigs taking place across the city this week, Atlanta Art Week.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Then make plans to headbang your way through four days and nights at this hard-rocking shindig held Oct. 10-13 at Discovery Park in Sacramento.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024
Let guests scoop this easy appetizer onto crackers for the perfect bite.
get the recipe
14 of 20
Cheese Straws
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shindig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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There is no way to buy it, and mothers can only get it for free by participating in events.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The votes are normally partisan tests of party loyalty, but they have been used by conservatives to protest policy numerous times over the last two years — at times, bringing legislative activity to a halt.Emily Brooks, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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My role has not been to judge or point fingers at any party involved in this unfortunate situation.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Moreno had at least one bash: at a dinner in London with fellow theater stars Patrick Wilson, Audra McDonald, Daniel Dae Kim and Aaron Tveit, who were all across the pond to sing at The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert, which featured Moreno as a surprise performer.Eric Andersson, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The model stepped out in Beverly Hills this weekend embracing the latter pushy material, her velvet skirt suit the ultimate inspiration for your next holiday bash.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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As of Tuesday morning, the hotel reception head continues to work at the CasaSur hotel.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wilson had one reception for eight yards in the first quarter.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Your festive fete needs one of these recipes on this menu!Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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Impossibly dewy at 83, Martha Stewart recently took to Instagram to share an all-Merit-beauty routine that gives off just the glow for the season of fetes.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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