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or soirée
as in reception
a formal social gathering that is usually at night
They attended a fashionable soiree at a fancy hotel.
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Recent Examples of soiree
Recently got invited to a soirée with an elevated dress code?
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The villa served as social epicenter for soirees and social gatherings.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
With the holiday season also comes the question of what to bring to a fall soiree as a host gift.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Last night, Olivia Rodrigo and Iris Apatow eschewed red carpet glamour for a casual, yet celebratory fête at Vas J Morgan’s post-Emmys soiree.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
The villa served as social epicenter for soirees and social gatherings.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
With the holiday season also comes the question of what to bring to a fall soiree as a host gift.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Last night, Olivia Rodrigo and Iris Apatow eschewed red carpet glamour for a casual, yet celebratory fête at Vas J Morgan’s post-Emmys soiree.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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During the cocktail reception, the five student finalists debuted their eveningwear capsule collections crafted from premium Supima cotton fabrics, created through a months-long mentorship program led by Bibhu Mohapatra, an alum of the Fashion Institute of Technology.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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The movie received at 15-minute standing ovation following its world premiere, and footage from the premiere that Variety shared showed Seyfried growing emotional at the film's reception.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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That is because their brightness may be strongly affected by the age of the progenitor stars of these explosive events.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Prince William's biggest event of the year went head-to-head with Prince Harry's support for military veterans during a trip to Canada on Wednesday.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 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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Cuomo’s desperate campaign — almost certainly his last — tried to knit together a coalition of Republicans, independents, and Democrats worried that a socialist mayor would wreck their city and their party.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Reuters/Ipsos polling indicates that both parties are facing criticism from the public.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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As a three-time UDA All American, 2025 Miss Raiderette and captain of both the Game Day and competition dance teams, Lily leads with enthusiasm, teamwork and compassion.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their throbbing dance videos are shot in mansions and on yachts.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Night 2 of Jeezy’s residency had a masquerade theme, with the star and his sprawling band of classical musicians — comprised of members of The Color of Noize Orchestra — performing a program of original music composed by Derrick Hodge with musical direction from Adam Blackstone.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Other handbags in the collection masquerade as decadent desserts, including two-tier pastel cake with iced crystals and a Champagne bottle party bag, also modeled by Ratajakowski.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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From shearling and calf hair to beading and fuzzy fringe, discover the elements that transform everyday dressing into an immersive celebration of imagination and personal style, ahead.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
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One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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