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life of the party

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  1. A lively, amusing person who is the center of attention at a social gathering. For example, Eileen was the life of the party, telling one good story after another. [First half of 1800s]


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Part audiophile, part pop-culture aficionado, the budding DJ is the life of the party, even away from the function.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

My wife and I, any event we go to, we are literally the life of the party.

From New York Times Mar. 30, 2024

“He was always the life of the party and could chop it up with anyone. He was also one of the most talented and down to earth people I’ve ever met.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2024

"But he would make you laugh, make himself laugh. He was always the life of the party."

From BBC Jan. 30, 2024

But the more Marcus tries to prove that he’s the life of the party, the less I believe him.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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