How to Use shindig in a Sentence

shindig

noun
  • The New York shindig was a blast.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Biden can raise a ton of campaign cash from big-bucks donors at these shindigs.
    — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 May 2024
  • But one thing that can sway your shindig in the right direction?
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2018
  • Tammy pulls Thomas aside and tells him to have fun at the shindig.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2021
  • If the photos are anything to go by, the shindig was a lot of fun.
    — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Sep. 2019
  • But the mother of the bride may have been the real star of this shindig.
    — Hilary Weaver, Vanities, 2 July 2018
  • Look no further than this one-bowl biscuit recipe for your next shindig.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
  • For anyone who loves to host a good shindig, dip is essential.
    — Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2020
  • And Taylor’s shindig hasn’t even been going on for that long.
    — Kenzie Bryant, vanityfair.com, 30 June 2017
  • That seems like a lot for a backyard shindig, but there was no energy there; no one seemed into it.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
  • No one at this shindig ripped unwashed sheets off a bed and sauntered off to the White House.
    — Brenna Williams, CNN, 9 June 2017
  • This would have never flown at one Southern shindig where the men wore white-tie, replete with tails.
    — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 14 July 2021
  • But one thing that can sway your shindig in the right direction is a playlist with the best Halloween songs.
    — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2018
  • The 4-day shindig was designed to focus on equal parts music, art, and wellness.
    — Natalie B. Compton, GQ, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Perhaps the ladies will get together for a big shindig to celebrate their friend?
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Perhaps the mother of two decided to hang out in the warm weather and not fly off to the over-the-top shindig.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
  • So, no matter how your business relationship ended, take the high road and ask him to the shindig.
    — Brendan I. Koerner, WIRED, 28 June 2011
  • The David Caceres Band performed as the shindig's grand prize was announced.
    — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 29 Jan. 2018
  • Meanwhile, Stallion donned a tiny black bikini and hoop earrings for the poolside shindig.
    — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2020
  • Swift's appearance at Brittany's birthday shindig comes on the heels of a whirlwind month for her.
    — Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Go ahead and buy some red Solo cups and paper plates in bulk, in preparation for throwing the shindig of the year.
    — Essence, 11 Dec. 2023
  • From playlists to family-favorite recipes, here's how the Today show host throws a summer shindig.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Two, cut the vegetables into finger-food-size pieces, because part of the fun of the whole shindig is eating with your hands.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022
  • The VMAs tend to be looser and edgier than most awards shindigs, airing live on — where else?
    — Mary Colurso | [email protected], AL.com, 27 Aug. 2017
  • Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • 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
  • Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • This shindig, while a nerdy one, has become a key focus of Wall Street investors, academics and the press.
    — Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2023
  • This whole shindig doesn't go down until May 19, but there's still plenty of details yet to emerge until then.
    — Kathryn Lindsay, refinery29.com, 2 May 2018
  • The Queen is throwing the shindig for her son and to honor the many charities he's worked closely with throughout the years.
    — Marie Claire, 21 May 2018

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