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
The schedule presents a dramatic contrast to the Republican National Convention, where former President Trump’s disputes with past party leaders kept most of them away from the GOP shindig.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024
Logan Marshall-Green stars as a man invited to a shindig by his ex-wife, the revelry goes awry and you're left with jaw on the floor by a whopper of a last scene.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
On several occasions, her appearances at these high-profile shindigs appear in the U.K. society Bible, Tatler magazine.
—Ellie Hall, Vulture, 9 July 2024
This week, the 45-year-old magazine/website/social platform/events operator alighted in Palm Desert, Calif., for its annual Inc. 5000 shindig, three days of celebrating the little guy in a time of corporate gigantism.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024
Logan Marshall-Green stars as a man invited to a shindig by his ex-wife, the revelry goes awry and you're left with jaw on the floor by a whopper of a last scene.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
On several occasions, her appearances at these high-profile shindigs appear in the U.K. society Bible, Tatler magazine.
—Ellie Hall, Vulture, 9 July 2024
This week, the 45-year-old magazine/website/social platform/events operator alighted in Palm Desert, Calif., for its annual Inc. 5000 shindig, three days of celebrating the little guy in a time of corporate gigantism.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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The event is characterized as a huge success and falls nicely into a calendar of public and fundraising events that help attract visitors, donations and awareness to the growing zoo.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Related: How to Watch NFL Games Live For Free to See Every Match This Season This year’s event has some particularly exciting storylines.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Events make our bookstore fun, and midnight release parties are our favorites!—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
9 Feb. 2025
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Buffalo Chicken Dip No football party is complete without buffalo chicken dip.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Heidi Klum interview:Model, TV personality talks Halloween bash Though Leni had several modeling opportunities while growing up, Klum preferred to keep her out of the public eye.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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On February 1, the New York Chinese Cultural Center, in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum, is throwing a Lunar New Year bash complete with lion dancing, Chinese crafts, and calligraphy workshops at the seaport in downtown Manhattan.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Nabers finished with five receptions for 62 yards, including a key touchdown.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thirty-odd years later, Lynch remained proud of the madcap road movie, even as it had been largely overshadowed in his filmography, due in part to its polarizing critical reception and absence from streaming platforms.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Much like prosecutor González’s fete, which looked more like a high-profile wedding than the 60th birthday party of a ranking member of the Judiciary.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Enslaved people often used this time for celebration and subtle protest, creating the foundation for Junkanoo as both a fete honoring the African diaspora and a form of resistance.—
Sasha C. Wells / Made by History,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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