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a social gathering
we're hosting a little shindig this weekend for some friends
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Recent Examples of shindigs
There’s also the New York Film Critics and National Board of Review shindigs on the other coast, plus nominations announcements from SAG (same day Oscar voting starts on the eighth) and the Producers and Directors guilds, among others.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Hollywood's biggest party of the year — often the most hilariously unhinged of the annual awards shindigs — is already somehow upon us this Sunday.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Just under an acre of land is at your disposal, with a flat seaside yard to host your backyard shindigs from Memorial Day to Labor Day — or as long as the weather allows.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 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
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Hollywood's biggest party of the year — often the most hilariously unhinged of the annual awards shindigs — is already somehow upon us this Sunday.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Just under an acre of land is at your disposal, with a flat seaside yard to host your backyard shindigs from Memorial Day to Labor Day — or as long as the weather allows.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindigs
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Leather opera gloves were a popular red carpet accessory in 2024, with stars including Greta Lee, Selena Gomez and Ciara rocking them at high-profile events such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Baby2Baby Gala.Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, security officials across the country are on high alert for a series of high-profile events now feared to be targets.ABC News, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2025
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In the large window division, first place was awarded to Southwest Connection, which had a Native American theme and in second place went to Sweet Elizabeth Jane whose top hats looked toward New Year’s Eve celebrations.Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Jan. 2025
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So his wins, his celebrations are mine and mine are his.Jack Smart, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Only wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has more with eight seasons with at least 90 TD receptions.Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Shindigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindigs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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