variants
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
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.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Cartier’s party was the first stop of several post–Met Gala soirees for this crowd, many of whom migrated downtown to attend the late-night bashes like the GQ after-party at The Twenty Two.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Seemingly from the get-go this global event got Art Baseled, the accomplishments of its cockpit artists obscured by the weekend crush of celebrities, chic soirees, concerts and brand activations.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The Paramount soirée, first reported by Lachlan Cartwright’s Breaker newsletter, has drawn some fierce criticism, and some merger opponents plan to protest outside the event Thursday night.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
Cartier’s party was the first stop of several post–Met Gala soirees for this crowd, many of whom migrated downtown to attend the late-night bashes like the GQ after-party at The Twenty Two.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Seemingly from the get-go this global event got Art Baseled, the accomplishments of its cockpit artists obscured by the weekend crush of celebrities, chic soirees, concerts and brand activations.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The Paramount soirée, first reported by Lachlan Cartwright’s Breaker newsletter, has drawn some fierce criticism, and some merger opponents plan to protest outside the event Thursday night.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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Atwell has the most receptions, having caught 105 passes for 1,535 yards and six touchdowns in his five seasons.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The breeder and author joined Queen Camilla, 78, at Clarence House on Tuesday, May 12, for a reception for a group of canines from Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), as well as their handlers and supporters of the charity.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Noun
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My father would read us a chapter after supper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Simmered in a smoky, buttery, extra-creamy sauce, this hearty chicken pasta supper is cowboy-approved.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Lisa’s Safe Haven Childcare, which has eight locations throughout Northwest Indiana, hosted Monday’s event while its workers were on strike.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Social events tend to allow a tiny bit of leeway, even though the host then has to listen to tedious descriptions of the traffic.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Noun
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On May 14, the Colour Of Cannes Honours, a new industry symposium focused on filmmakers of colour attending the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Market, will launch its inaugural edition at the Plage des Palmes.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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This weekend’s symposium in Nashville is one of the most significant parts of the center’s outreach to justices.—
Abrahm Lustgarten,
ProPublica,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis Demi Moore reminisced about daughters Rumer, Scout and Tallulah Willis and their childhoods with a black-and-white portrait from their early years and a video clip of the women dancing at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in 2025.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The resort is in southern Goa, which is a calm respite from the bustle in the north, where the party people hang out along Holiday Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Noun
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But during the aufguss ceremony at BASIN Glacial Waters, people smiled and laughed and swayed to the music, and Kyan’s dance-like towel moves distracted me from the discomfort of the heat.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and founded in 1960, the festival will feature live music, dance gallery exhibits, family activities, an artist market and more.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The parties the club hosted at the old venue — such as Sacramento Turn Verein’s ninth annual masquerade ball, held March 1-2, 1878 — were astonishing.—
Graham Womack
May 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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The production, co-directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, jettisons the animal masquerade for a different kind of drag extravaganza.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Woodward and McNeela are both captains who enjoyed Marist’s celebration on senior night.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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