1
as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
4
as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of party
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2020, the singer was dropped as a musical guest after he was caught partying without a mask during a time of heavy COVID-19 restrictions.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for party
Noun
The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
Vic Fangio, the Dolphins’ former defensive coordinator, reportedly thought some players were more concerned with partying than winning.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2020, the singer was dropped as a musical guest after he was caught partying without a mask during a time of heavy COVID-19 restrictions.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for party
Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
-
Starting in 1995, the military games is one of the largest multi-sporting events, second to the Olympic Games.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
-
The climate crisis played a role in all of these extreme events, according to scientific analyses.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The fact that the final economic terms were more or less on the table for months while the various factions continued to publicly attack one another and the threat of a strike loomed raises questions about Johnson’s ability to close the deal.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
-
And if his readership remained informed on his doings, the prince and his supporters didn’t succeed in silencing him and the rest of the rebellious faction.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
-
An eyewitness told police that the confrontation between the two boys began when Metcalf asked Anthony to move out from under the tent that had been set up for members of his high school track team on the field that day.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Beom-jun is the person behind the wheel of the car that hits Dong-sik.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
-
In person, 27-year-old actress Sydney Sweeney is every bit as sweet as her doe-eyed smile and wavy blonde hair suggest.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
-
According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The show and its participants were even parodied on Saturday Night Live in January, with comedian Ego Nwodim playing Amuli, and other cast members mocking people’s poor conversation skills and unintelligent dating decisions.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
-
The participants were divided into four groups: those who never drank; those who had seven or fewer drinks weekly; those who had eight or more drinks a weekly, which was defined as heavy drinking; and former heavy drinkers who have stopped drinking.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Key speeches are faithfully delivered to an audience of two, not thousands; a scene of soldiers destructively revelling on a bridge is given a different spirit by ironic, out-of-time horseplay.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
-
Another interesting finding from the clinical trial that was more recently reveled is the reduction of visceral fat.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Bridgerton-level bash complete with tiaras, ballgowns, military uniforms and sashes took a storybook turn when a guest left a single sparkling shoe reminiscent of Cinderella, which prompted courtiers to have some fun finding its owner.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
-
The fact Waltz had Goldberg’s number in his phone in the first place has also raised difficult questions for the national security adviser, particularly as Trump and others in the White House bash Goldberg as a partisan hack.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share