Thesaurus results for SOIRÉE

soiree

noun

variants or soirée

Definition of soiree

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 This maxi sundress from Merokeety is perfect for sipping on an Aperol Spritz on the Amalfi Coast, or simply enjoying an ice-cold lemonade at a backyard soirée. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 And always the wittiest gal at the party, whether grand soiree or dinner at the diner. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Quince European Tablecloth and Bamboo Placemats There's a lovely summer soiree hosted in Brooklyn's Prospect Park every year. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026 His wife, the one and only Elizabeth Taylor—whom Swift named a song after—was in attendance and cut a 14-foot-high cake during the soirée. — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for soiree

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Noun

Behind them, fifth-round rookie Karon Prunty got beat twice for receptions, including a touchdown and a long wheel route run by star tight end Tyler Warren.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
Witnesses told police that guests at the wedding reception began fighting with one another and that at least two handguns were drawn before shots were fired.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Bloomfield oversees the resort’s culinary activities too, like a fireside supper for two and a special picnic basket to take on a scenic hike.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Janet is at boarding school and the usual domestic routine—breakfast, school uniform, drop-off, pickup, playdate, supper, homework, bath, bed—has been blown to bits.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of supper

Noun

Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

The symposium was moved from a 400-seat auditorium at the National Gallery to a meeting room at Dumbarton Oaks that seats 80.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The central bank skips an August meeting as the Kansas City Fed hosts its annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of symposium

Noun

For dinner, Ombak turns out lamb chops and salads from Nihi’s organic garden, or moves its kitchen crew to the beach for BBQ parties where everyone’s invited.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
She was first elected in 1984 and served under six different governors from both parties, along with multiple House Speakers and majority leaders.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of party

Noun

For Challenge 2 and beyond, the players get masquerade-ball half-masks on sticks, sans eyeholes, to use as blindfolds during challenge setups.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
But the maison will also have a trio of exclusive treatments on offer at Hotel Cipriani, which were crafted to honor Christian Dior’s love of masquerade balls and Venice.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026

Definition of masquerade

Noun

The finish was calm, and came after good pressing from himself and Viktor Gyokeres, but the celebration that followed was what mattered.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Official celebrations were set to continue Friday with flag-raising ceremonies and other events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

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