BLACK-TIE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

black-tie

adjective

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Recent Examples of black-tie When the queen arrived at a black-tie banquet with New Zealand’s Parliament, she was met by Clark in more casual trousers. —

Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 In 1997, the businessman shocked diplomats at a black-tie gala by announcing the donation of a staggering $1 billion to the United Nations to benefit programs aiding refugees and children. —

Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 May 2026 Kelly also mentioned how well the George magazine founder, who was killed while piloting a small plane in 1999, looked at black-tie affairs. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026 These mostly black-tie events are a chance to dress to the nines while toasting a good cause; excellent people-watching, and even better dress-spotting. —

Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-tie

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After a white-tie dinner at The White House on Tuesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed north to New York City on Wednesday to visit the 9/11 Memorial, the New York Public Library, and other sites, before hitting the King’s Trust Global Gala.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for the white-tie event in the East Room – here's a look at all the details.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026