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
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.
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Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2024
Let guests scoop this easy appetizer onto crackers for the perfect bite.
get the recipe
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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
The Robert Redford founded SFF will remain in its home of nearly four decades for the 2026 shindig too before pulling up stakes – if Boulder or Cincinnati grab the indie film golden ring.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
The Sundance Film Festival, once a modest venue for showcasing and breaking small-budget films, had transitioned into another Hollywood shindig, complete with a strong celebrity presence and pricey dealmaking.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
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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
The Robert Redford founded SFF will remain in its home of nearly four decades for the 2026 shindig too before pulling up stakes – if Boulder or Cincinnati grab the indie film golden ring.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
The Sundance Film Festival, once a modest venue for showcasing and breaking small-budget films, had transitioned into another Hollywood shindig, complete with a strong celebrity presence and pricey dealmaking.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shindig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
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Together, the pair built their own ofrenda at home, then picked out costumes and painted their faces before heading to the annual event at the start of November on the city’s Northside.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Well, Trump hijacked a corporate party, which hardly seemed like a vehicle for proletarian revolt, and did exactly that.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Chinese officials saw neither Trump nor his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, as especially appealing at a time when taking a hard line on China is just about the only issue their two parties can agree on.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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When the resort held its 10-year anniversary bash in November 2011, the event was a decidedly low-key celebration of employees and local regulars rather than Hollywood celebs.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Schlotzsky’s: Need catering help for your Halloween bash?Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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Venus at the top of your chart guarantees a warm reception with bosses and VIPs.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The announcement was planned for Wednesday, Nov. 13, during a morning reception at Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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This year’s fete, which took place between Oct. 24-Nov. 1 in the Egyptian resort town, welcomed keen audiences and key regional and international players as part of market platform CineGouna.Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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In metro Phoenix, there are a variety of fall events, from cultural celebrations to music festivals to the crowning glory of outdoor fetes — food festivals.Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
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