Thesaurus results for SHINDIG

shindig

noun

ˈshin-ˌdig

Definition of shindig

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 Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Dua and Callum did not disappoint, emerging on Sunday afternoon for the shindig, with Dua wearing a sheer white Chloé dress and carrying a swan clutch bag. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026 But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 Impress with this easy, 3-ingredient appetizer at your next shindig. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shindig

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Noun

More details on where the event will be held, who will speak and what makes the slate are due out in the coming weeks.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
On its call with investors, management said the conference sold out in early August and is its largest pipeline-generation event of the year.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

But his record of publicly interacting with Piker — including at a pool party just before the primary — remains a sore point among some Michigan Democrats.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Back at school, Thom hangs out on the bleachers for a secret meeting with the creepy home invader from Robert’s party.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of party

Noun

Seasonal menu items listed on its website include an upside down peach cobbler latte, matcha-mallow latte with strawberry cold foam, birthday bash frappe and a sriracha club sandwich.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Both young men were out with friends at the holiday bash and, prosecutors said, did not know the teen who took their lives.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of bash

Noun

Jake was at Los Angeles’ Union Station for a celebration of life event for a friend when his sister called.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Eaton Fire survivors also protested outside a reception Monday evening that Newsom hosted for legislators at the historic Governor’s Mansion.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Shaping a wide-open future in Dallas requires immaculate reception from everyone involved.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reception

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