variants
or soirée
as in supper
a formal social gathering that is usually at night
They attended a fashionable soiree at a fancy hotel.
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Recent Examples of soiree
Here’s some advice on how to bring the best bottle to your next soiree.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Earlier this weekend, it was widely reported that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy performed at the president-elect’s Crypto Ball pre-inaugural soiree in Washington, D.C., at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Friday (Jan. 17).
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2025
At the December soiree, Harris’s key allies bandied about her options informally.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning looked oh-so-chic while at the Disney afterparty and Zoe Saldaña was spotted with her new trophy while at Netflix's soiree.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
Earlier this weekend, it was widely reported that Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross and Soulja Boy performed at the president-elect’s Crypto Ball pre-inaugural soiree in Washington, D.C., at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Friday (Jan. 17).
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2025
At the December soiree, Harris’s key allies bandied about her options informally.
—Amie Parnes, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Sisters Dakota and Elle Fanning looked oh-so-chic while at the Disney afterparty and Zoe Saldaña was spotted with her new trophy while at Netflix's soiree.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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My son Philip, 33 then, and his wife Madeline drove into the yard after supper.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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From convenient weeknight supper ideas packed with flavor to pretty tablecloths and settings that will upgrade your Easter entertaining, there are bargains down every aisle of ALDI to serve up fresh inspiration around your house.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Exacerbating the situation is the film’s tepid reception by critics with more negative reviews than positive ones.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The exhibition will open to the public at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, with a reception in the Edith Farnsworth House Visitor Center and Barnsworth Gallery.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Such violent celestial events may have left a clue in ancient rocks in the form of a rare element.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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These events are all part of the changing world order, a critical concept of vital importance.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are also numerous other speakers from MIT, Harvard and Cornell presenting at the symposium, and an array of professionals and experts who can lead us into asking those deeper questions.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Officials took this a step further at the warfare symposium in Colorado.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson landed on the podium in third, earning Britain’s first world medal since Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean finished their run of four straight ice dance titles in 1984.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Madison Chock and Evan Bates also defended their ice dance title, completing a record-breaking week for the US who won three out of the four disciplines at the world championships for the first time.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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The tension arose from the fact that Mike—and by proxy, Harvey—might at any moment get caught in this masquerade.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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Krewes also host masquerade balls, which include kings and queens.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Snaking through the salons of an old Paris mansion, the circuitous catwalk is marked with bundles of spindly wood branches and vibrant floral blooms, adornments that add an ethereal air to the silk-stocking grandeur.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The new graduate—whether from high school or college—probably doesn’t have a ton of cash for regular salon visits, so keep them looking their best with this hair gadget.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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