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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
In the middle of his soiree, the Spaniard had crept away from the other guests to tell Smit some exciting news.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
What began with poolside rooftop soirees soon expanded to events in other hotels around the city, such as the Mondrian, Dream, the Sofitel and the Moxy — and additional locales in Austin, Miami and Mexico.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Summer soirée season is in full swing.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The afternoon soiree, which was held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, saw the royals smiling while greeting guests, taking time to chat with some of them.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
What began with poolside rooftop soirees soon expanded to events in other hotels around the city, such as the Mondrian, Dream, the Sofitel and the Moxy — and additional locales in Austin, Miami and Mexico.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Summer soirée season is in full swing.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The afternoon soiree, which was held in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, saw the royals smiling while greeting guests, taking time to chat with some of them.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
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This reception by fans in New York City was much different from another key sporting event this year – the College Football National Championship.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The reception welcomed participants in the Route 66 Centennial Caravan, a once-in-a-lifetime journey traversing all eight states connected by the Mother Road while highlighting preservation successes and future challenges facing the historic corridor.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Killing bears made Jacobs his name, but killing elk made good supper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In March 1997, members of the Heaven’s Gate cult visited a Carlsbad, California, restaurant for their last supper—identical orders of iced tea, salad, turkey pot pie, and cheesecake.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Another four-story building — The Forum — will feature Jacobs Celebration Hall, a 500-person venue for symposiums and conferences.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Kelli’s speech at the party isn’t helping Shamea’s case, either.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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That means the top two candidates advance regardless of their party in the nation's most populous state.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Attendees enjoyed classic dishes like pancit and lumpia alongside musical performances and traditional folk dances by legacy Filipino American cultural organizations from across the South Bay.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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In addition to dance, Audriana has also modeled with her sister Milania.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The annual celebration was established by El Centro de Ayuda over 20 years ago as a way to curb gang violence in the 1990s.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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