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Recent Examples of cocktail party
Working with Godard American actress Jean Seberg and French film-maker Jean-Luc Godard having drinks during the cocktail party held at the Elysee Matignon in honor of the release of the film Breathless, (1960) in Paris.
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Ever wanted to host a cocktail party for 200 people?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
At the Academy Museum cocktail party preceding it, the awards circuit still had its new-car smell; everyone seemed a little more excited to slip into their tuxedos and gravity-defying gowns (or, in the case of Kim Kardashian, a head-encompassing beige silk scarf).
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025
Alongside countless tastemakers sessions, special screenings and Q&As put on for voters, AMPAS held its reception for new members, while the Golden Globes – a first-timer in 2024 – held a starry cocktail party at the Dorchester Hotel.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
Ever wanted to host a cocktail party for 200 people?
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
At the Academy Museum cocktail party preceding it, the awards circuit still had its new-car smell; everyone seemed a little more excited to slip into their tuxedos and gravity-defying gowns (or, in the case of Kim Kardashian, a head-encompassing beige silk scarf).
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025
Alongside countless tastemakers sessions, special screenings and Q&As put on for voters, AMPAS held its reception for new members, while the Golden Globes – a first-timer in 2024 – held a starry cocktail party at the Dorchester Hotel.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail party
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This Is the Way to Tea Party From setting the table to greeting guests, Cece teaches her friends how to use their best manners while enjoying a tea party.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
2 Jan. 2026
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As the concept evolved, producers and eventually Scafaria were added to the tea party.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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One high-profile shooting unfolded in Harvey when an August house party turned deadly, leaving seven people injured and one man dead.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following a trial, a 12-member jury in July found Valle not guilty of murder and first-degree manslaughter with intent in the death of McGrath, a student at Fairfield College Preparatory School who was fatally stabbed outside a Shelton house party on May 14, 2022.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sánchez won this thing for the second time in six weeks with 31.4 percent of your votes, on the strength of—how fitting—her hen party in Paris.—
George Kalogerakis,
Air Mail,
31 May 2025
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Scottish hen parties were deemed to contain ritualistic profanation.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Finally, Florida cranberry (Hibiscus sabdariffa) shows off stunning, edible red calyces that remain once flowers have fallen and can be used in a variety of recipes for baked goods, stews, chutneys, or simply for making tea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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When dinnertime comes around, Southerners love to transform a pack of ground beef from the fridge or freezer into a warm supper that the whole family will love.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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London’s institutions are courting new crowds with silent discos, samurai suppers and lion-side glamping — all part of a creative reinvention.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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A little meet and greet with a pony for the tot, because why not?—
Maria Yagoda,
PEOPLE,
5 Dec. 2025
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The company previously held a community meet and greet in the city, introducing residents to the program and offering a hands-on look at the technology.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
20 Nov. 2025
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The organization is based in Del Mar, but UC San Diego in La Jolla is a host university for the symposium.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Haidt’s comments came as part of a symposium organized by Dartmouth economics professor David Blanchflower, whose work has previously been covered in Fortune.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Program Director Kayce Goley says the monthly social was started after COVID to try to regain engagement among the community that had been cooped up for two years.—
Kelly Wilkinson,
IndyStar,
5 Dec. 2025
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Buy them, share them on your socials, tell your friends.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Cocktail party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail%20party. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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