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 For that upcoming summer soiree, elevate your striped tee with a fringe skirt and statement accessories. — Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 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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Noun

Eaton Fire survivors also protested outside a reception Monday evening that Newsom hosted for legislators at the historic Governor’s Mansion.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Shaping a wide-open future in Dallas requires immaculate reception from everyone involved.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reception

Noun

Since 1911, the event has brought together Italian and German volunteers who lovingly make meatballs and ravioli, and families and friends who sit at rows of long tables to enjoy the homemade supper.

— Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2026
The crab can do it all – serve as a beach dinner or part of the holiday supper.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of supper

Noun

More details on where the event will be held, who will speak and what makes the slate are due out in the coming weeks.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
On its call with investors, management said the conference sold out in early August and is its largest pipeline-generation event of the year.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

The Daily Dividend Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, July’s personal consumption expenditures price index released yesterday showed that inflation is still elevated.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The Federal Reserve’s new chairman, Kevin Warsh, is set to deliver a speech Friday at an annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the backdrop for past policy announcements.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of symposium

Noun

But his record of publicly interacting with Piker — including at a pool party just before the primary — remains a sore point among some Michigan Democrats.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Back at school, Thom hangs out on the bleachers for a secret meeting with the creepy home invader from Robert’s party.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 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

Jake was at Los Angeles’ Union Station for a celebration of life event for a friend when his sister called.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

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