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From monogram pull tabs to a graphic LV applique on the shoe’s sides, in a rainbow of colors and patterns that range from metallic and velvet-effect leathers to sequin embroidery (for an edgy black-tie look) and technical satin.
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
The black-tie affair is scheduled to kick off with a cocktail reception followed by a performance, dinner and dancing to close the night.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
According to their wedding website, the couple's ceremony was a black-tie formal event in Nashville — located about 200 miles northeast of Odum's hometown of Millington, Tenn.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Formal Dress Code A formal dress code is essentially the same thing as black-tie optional.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
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Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
The black-tie affair is scheduled to kick off with a cocktail reception followed by a performance, dinner and dancing to close the night.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
According to their wedding website, the couple's ceremony was a black-tie formal event in Nashville — located about 200 miles northeast of Odum's hometown of Millington, Tenn.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Formal Dress Code A formal dress code is essentially the same thing as black-tie optional.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black-tie
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The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to The Court Jeweller, no queen consort has worn a tiara during an official visit to France since 2000, as white-tie dress codes for incoming state visits were phased out around then.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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 7 May. 2025.
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