part and parcel

noun

Definition of part and parcelnext
as in basis

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Recent Examples of part and parcel There’s always internet noise, which is fine and part and parcel of making a movie. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026 Corrections Redux joins a new prestige drama slate at Netflix, part and parcel of the company’s ongoing attempt to fight it out with Paramount for all the eyeballs in America. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 The deranged Call of Duty–style montages that the official White House X page puts out are part and parcel of appealing to a younger generation. — Suzanne Schneider, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2026 Fear is part and parcel of any outdoor adventurer’s experience, but unlike many of us, Lucas Bravo likes that feeling. — Adrienne Westenfeld, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for part and parcel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for part and parcel
  1. basis
  2. building block
  3. component
  4. member
  5. factor
  6. element
  7. ingredient
  8. constituent
Noun
  • Following Contreras’ majestic homer, Webb allowed back-to-back singles and hit a batter to load the bases.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, his only real trouble was in the fifth inning, when a soft single, a line drive and a bunt hit loaded the bases with one out.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of basis
Noun
  • Open models can be downloaded, customized and used as building blocks for new AI products, making adoption a gauge of which technologies developers are choosing to build on.
    — Saritha Rai, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers highlighted three essential amino acids that are building blocks of protein — methionine, isoleucine and valine.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of building block
Noun
  • Researchers can then change the circuit’s layout without redesigning every component.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Moscow denied it, but such dual-use items as drone components, flak jackets or thermal weapon sights remain available on the platform.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of component
Noun
  • In recent weeks, family members of Lincoln service members voiced worries about deteriorating mental health conditions aboard the ship, as well as sanitary conditions and food shortages.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • From the lifeguard by the pool who’s been here for 30 years and taught most of the members’ children to swim, to the bright young team at the kids’ club.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of member
Noun
  • But a presidential campaign would also test whether his identity and record on Israel become factors in a Democratic primary at a time when the war in Gaza has exposed deep divisions within the party.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Micro-level assessments are highly subjective and vary wildly, with experts deeming them futile due to numerous factors.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of factor
Noun
  • Having a different brush for each hair type is another element that makes the brush a gamechanger.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Singh, who at one time built houses for a living, believes a key element to reviving Norwich is making developers feel welcome.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of element
Noun
  • In a medium bowl whisk together next seven ingredients (through vanilla).
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
  • For those who are intimately familiar with the Pisco Sour, the list of ingredients may raise an eyebrow.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of ingredient
Noun
  • But as the Republican officials pushing to unseat him chatted at the breakfast, Cleaver expressed confidence in his ability to win over his new constituents.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lee says overgrown trees are among the most common constituent complaints.
    — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of constituent

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“Part and parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part%20and%20parcel. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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