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This sleek top feels like your favorite pajamas but looks polished enough for office wear, cocktail hour, or a holiday photo opp.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Following a cocktail hour, ceremony, and after party, my feet didn’t hurt at all.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2025
After a cocktail hour of mingling, capturing content and taking some playful photos on the step-and-repeat, guests headed into the dinner, which kicked off with remarks from THR editor-in-chief Maer Roshan, deputy editorial director Jeanie Pyun and senior vp sales and brand strategy Liz Culley.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
Meals are safari-style, with a cocktail hour around the central lodge’s stone fireplace before a multi-course meal prepared by Chef Yeshi, a former Tibetan monk.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
Following a cocktail hour, ceremony, and after party, my feet didn’t hurt at all.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2025
After a cocktail hour of mingling, capturing content and taking some playful photos on the step-and-repeat, guests headed into the dinner, which kicked off with remarks from THR editor-in-chief Maer Roshan, deputy editorial director Jeanie Pyun and senior vp sales and brand strategy Liz Culley.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025
Meals are safari-style, with a cocktail hour around the central lodge’s stone fireplace before a multi-course meal prepared by Chef Yeshi, a former Tibetan monk.
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cocktail hour
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“Cocktail hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20hour. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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