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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
This big-batch blender margarita screams summer soirée.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
On Friday night, the United Talent Agency, along with Vulture, held their yearly elegant soiree, bringing in people from across the scene, with actors, producers, and agents gabbing and gossiping about the past year in Broadway and beyond.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.
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Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Though the nights might still be cooler, many here in the South are gearing up for lazy front-porch sitting and festive back-patio soirees.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
On Friday night, the United Talent Agency, along with Vulture, held their yearly elegant soiree, bringing in people from across the scene, with actors, producers, and agents gabbing and gossiping about the past year in Broadway and beyond.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
In the space of 15 years, a milestone that will be marked with a Paris soiree in early July, the company has leveraged its initial digital-first model of highly personalizable jewels made to order in France, into a business with some 100 employees.
—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Though the nights might still be cooler, many here in the South are gearing up for lazy front-porch sitting and festive back-patio soirees.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
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This warm reception highlighted the deep bond Bichette forged with the franchise and its supporters, proving that a lasting positive impact can lead to fond memories, even after a player moves on.
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At the time of its release, Smith took Morbius' subpar reception in stride.
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Easier than tomato pie, this drop biscuit-style savory cobbler makes a comforting summer supper.
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The property is steps from the lush Boston Common, chef Jamie Bissonnette’s lauded home-style Korean restaurant Somaek, and Yvonne’s for supper-club-meets-speakeasy energy.
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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Likewise, Nicholas Galanin and Margarita Cabrera withdrew from a symposium at the Smithsonian American Art Museum over the institution’s decision to keep the event private and record it—a move the artists characterized as government censorship, an accusation the museum denied.
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Prior to our conversation earlier this year, Ayala and Mose-Vargas had both attended a symposium celebrating the 40th anniversary of David Montejano’s Anglos and Mexicans in the Making of Texas, a foundational text on class and race in the Southwest.
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In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.
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Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service.
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And this led me to think about sharing thoughts about the final dance.
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Please [Smalltown Supersound] As DJ Plead, Lebanese-Australian producer Jarred Beeler has always made music that invites Western dance sensibilities into conversation with the Arabic party music that has otherwise soundtracked his life.
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The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.
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And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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