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or less commonly black tie
: characterized by or requiring the wearing of semiformal evening clothes consisting of a usually black tie and tuxedo for men and a formal dress for women
a black-tie dinner
compare white-tie
: semiformal clothing
gentlemen in black tie for the banquet
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Fan video of the special moment found Harlow, dressed in a dark double-breasted suit with a light blue shirt and black tie, expertly crooning the song over the sweep of strings to whoops of delight from the audience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The first awards were presented at a black-tie gala hosted by K.T. Oslin and Roger Miller during CMA’s Entertainment Expo, also known as the Talent Buyers Entertainment Marketplace.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
In a world often painted in muted tones, Ashley Longshore enters like a firework display at a black-tie gala.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
Known for his impeccable sense of style, he is frequently seen wearing this timepiece with everything from jeans to a black tie.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Fan video of the special moment found Harlow, dressed in a dark double-breasted suit with a light blue shirt and black tie, expertly crooning the song over the sweep of strings to whoops of delight from the audience.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Black-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black-tie. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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