as in celebrants
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
chauffeured transportation was provided for those partygoers who had overindulged themselves at the bar
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Recent Examples of partygoers
In various conversations, partygoers seemed uncertain the dinner could be reconstituted in such a short period of time.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Last year’s drew more than 90 vendors and 1,600 partygoers.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
For $399, hire NY Teacup Piggies to bring in three piglets for the young partygoers to play with.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
One officer pointed his gun at the group, and both officers demanded the partygoers put their hands in the air, the lawsuit alleges.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The theme paid homage to the popular video game, and the party featured giant video screens where partygoers could try their hand at being the last one standing, as well as a light-up dance floor, custom apparel and a giant sign spelling out Mason's name.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
What better way to get into the spirit than allowing partygoers to stay out even later?
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
None of the partygoers police interviewed saw her that night.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And 2000s fashion was back in full force, as partygoers sported capris with layered tank tops.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Last year’s drew more than 90 vendors and 1,600 partygoers.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
For $399, hire NY Teacup Piggies to bring in three piglets for the young partygoers to play with.
—The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
One officer pointed his gun at the group, and both officers demanded the partygoers put their hands in the air, the lawsuit alleges.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The theme paid homage to the popular video game, and the party featured giant video screens where partygoers could try their hand at being the last one standing, as well as a light-up dance floor, custom apparel and a giant sign spelling out Mason's name.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
What better way to get into the spirit than allowing partygoers to stay out even later?
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
None of the partygoers police interviewed saw her that night.
—Julie Mendes, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
And 2000s fashion was back in full force, as partygoers sported capris with layered tank tops.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partygoers
Noun
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Some youngsters, like McCall Elementary School fifth grader Camila Garcia, were both youthful celebrants and feting other children at the same time.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are those who don’t celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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The celebrators in Sydney, Australia, which is 19 hours ahead of California, were among the first people celebrating the holiday this year.—
Hannah Ruhoff,
Sacbee.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Hundreds of boaters and thousands of revelers took to the water Sunday for Boca Bash 2026.—
Joe Cavaretta,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The recipe for this open-faced sandwich got its start as a snack for late-night revelers in The Brown Hotel in the 1920s.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Partygoers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partygoers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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