black-tie

adjective

Definition of black-tienext
as in white-tie

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Recent Examples of black-tie The groom wanted to have his look feel distinctive at the black-tie affair. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Board presentations, black-tie weddings, nights on the town—there’s pretty much nothing these baubles can’t do. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026 There’s also other entertainment on tap at the black-tie shindig, which raises funds to help grant wishes for over 9,000 children facing critical illnesses throughout South Florida. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 The black-tie gala will feature dinner, an awards ceremony and live entertainment, including a special performance by Chloé Arnold’s female tap group Syncopated Ladies. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-tie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-tie
  1. white-tie
  2. evening
Adjective
  • Kate lit up the room in a sunshine yellow gown for the white-tie soirée.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The bagpipes are skirling, the accordion swelling, and 200 people are executing dances of genuine technical difficulty, all in white-tie, tartan, and, crucially, flat shoes.
    — Katherine Pangonis, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of white-tie
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  • The best times are evening or early morning, when the wasps aren’t active.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Evening practice brings back high school memories for some Ducks.
    — Tyson Alger, OregonLive.com, 9 Aug. 2017
Definition of evening

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