party
noun
a social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc..
has been partying
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present perfect progressiveof party (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Walt Disney DIS -1.97%decrease; red down pointing triangle Animation Studios has been partying a lot since “Zootopia 2” opened in November.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
After all, you can’t tell if a person has been partying through a pandemic or sequestered in their home just by looking at them.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
Calling itself “The Mother Court,” the Southern District has been partying all fall in celebration of its 225th anniversary.
From New York Times ● Dec. 25, 2014
