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
Her ex-lover (Nina Hoss) is his biggest competition and is also invited to the shindig.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
In hopes of bolstering George’s chances and briefly escaping the stuffy confines of married life, Hedda decides to throw a shindig announcing the couple’s return from their honeymoon.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
So, in that chaos, when the film’s delegation were summoned to attend the big closing shindig at the Palais — a sure sign they had been selected — Panahi and his daughter had only minutes to prepare.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
In hopes of bolstering George’s chances and briefly escaping the stuffy confines of married life, Hedda decides to throw a shindig announcing the couple’s return from their honeymoon.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
So, in that chaos, when the film’s delegation were summoned to attend the big closing shindig at the Palais — a sure sign they had been selected — Panahi and his daughter had only minutes to prepare.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both mishaps were unfortunate events as medals have been hard to come by through the early days of the Winter Olympics.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the federal government’s one-time contribution, several parties may contribute to a child’s account.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Very few voters have favorable opinions of political leaders in the other party.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The annual, late afternoon bash was once again jam-packed with famous faces—including Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, and Cardi B—all gathered inside a sprawling industrial warehouse at Pier 48 overlooking the San Francisco Bay.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the ad, Yang and Hamm appear to be a bit salty that they weren’t invited to a party on Ritz island, though The Avengers star quickly shifts their mood, and the three jet ski through the sands of the bash.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny (and Vogue’s fashionable December digital cover star) took the stage at the 2026 Super Bowl—and brought his celebrity friends along for the celebration.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Queen Camilla attended a short reception following the service in the crypt to meet Guild members and students supported by a Guild bursary.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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They will be celebrated on April 9 at the Museum of the Moving Image with a work-in-progress script reading, cocktail reception, and other festivities — open to the public (RSVPs will open soon).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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