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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
Noun
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Throughout the 90-minute, private tea party, guests can learn about and sample various strains of cannabis.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the scene, Kardashian has a tea party with her two kids and niece Dream.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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That day’s shoot was set at a house party in the sixties, when the place was occupied by Gustav’s aunt, Edith, his mother’s sister, who lives openly with her girlfriend.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Neighboring Chateau Marmont, but tucked discreetly away from prying eyes, the house party’s lively energy was palpable from afar.—
Jamila Stewart,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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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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According to a release, the characters will be featured in activations across Sesame Street’s socials leading up to and during the competitions, as well as in NBCU’s social and broadcast coverage of the athletics.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Obviously, their socials support their brand and give campers and would-be attendees a look at what happens on their trips.—
Rae Witte,
Vogue,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Cocktail party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail%20party. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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