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Recent Examples of black-tie
These events have costume themes or black-tie dress codes, so make sure to check the venue’s requirements and book a place ahead of time.
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Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Based on the bride-to-be’s discretion and taste, not to mention how well the bridal party or family members interpret that, the event’s vibe can range from a casual bridal shower at a local brewery to a semi-formal event like a high tea to a fully black-tie affair that rivals the reception itself.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025
The black-tie opening affair saw Krieps (Phantom Thread, Bergman Island) and Sarsgaard, who most recently starred in director Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5, each collect a KVIFF President’s Award.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Vance's mom Beverly Aikins, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court Sharon Kennedy and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy were among the guests in attendance at the black-tie event.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Emily Manthei, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Based on the bride-to-be’s discretion and taste, not to mention how well the bridal party or family members interpret that, the event’s vibe can range from a casual bridal shower at a local brewery to a semi-formal event like a high tea to a fully black-tie affair that rivals the reception itself.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025
The black-tie opening affair saw Krieps (Phantom Thread, Bergman Island) and Sarsgaard, who most recently starred in director Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5, each collect a KVIFF President’s Award.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2025
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, Vance's mom Beverly Aikins, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court Sharon Kennedy and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy were among the guests in attendance at the black-tie event.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-tie
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Henderson is also the grandson of Jane Dudley, who founded an annual white-tie gala known as the Swan Ball, according to The Tennessean.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His grandmother was the late Jane Dudley, who founded the Swan Ball, the annual white-tie gala.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the football gods are just evening things out.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Black-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black-tie. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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