Thesaurus results for SOIREE

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 Below, browse my favorite casual, comfortable, and chic styles from Havaianas that will keep you stylish at every summer soirée. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026 The Gelmans fraternized with Mexico’s bohemian avant-garde and hosted soirees at opulent residences in Mexico and New York. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for soiree

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But with Carolina’s 37 points, the Panthers saw plenty of good, including strong rushing from a healthy Hubbard (two TDs) and meaningful receptions from McMillan and tight end Tommy Tremble.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
The veteran tight end enters the season after leading Kansas City in targets, receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 2025.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Perhaps you’re used to ordering omelets alongside bacon and hash browns for brunch, but this hearty egg dish is also an ideal solo supper.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
The service Warm and efficient, offering to show you around the historic corners of the hotel, remembering coffee orders at breakfast, and recommending dishes on the menu as if cooking supper in their own home.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of supper

Noun

And talk about schlock, surely there was something if not exactly schlocky then definitely sensationalist about Marcia’s way of eviscerating an artist or an event.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
The event cast Democrats as too left wing, describing them as communists, anti-American or even evil.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of event

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Similar symposiums have been held at the same location in Septembers past, but the tenor of this year’s, hosted by TreePeople, was different.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Those reading the tea leaves even focused on how Warsh kicked off his speech at the economic policy symposium sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

— Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of symposium

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The haka, a ceremonial Maori dance performed by the New Zealand rugby union team — and other sides representing that country across different sports — is, in many ways, the iconic image of rugby itself.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Ada comes to the project from a background in contemporary dance.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of dance

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Novak Djokovic, who won the 2011 men’s title, wore a FDNY hat during his walk-out and post-match celebration, to honor first responders.

— Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebration

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