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 annual soirée raises funds for the Serpentine Galleries and celebrated the best of emerging architects, this year putting a spotlight on Mexico City's LANZA Atelier who designed an installation in the Serpentine Pavillion.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
This flowy, floral knee-length dress is perfect for an outdoor summer soirée, from a wedding welcome dinner to an afternoon garden party.
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Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Remember that the ultimate goal is to create a special day full of memories, not to pull off the most over-the-top soiree since a Kardashian child celebrated a birthday.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 June 2026
Dinner here is like attending a backyard soiree thrown by your coolest friend.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
This flowy, floral knee-length dress is perfect for an outdoor summer soirée, from a wedding welcome dinner to an afternoon garden party.
—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Remember that the ultimate goal is to create a special day full of memories, not to pull off the most over-the-top soiree since a Kardashian child celebrated a birthday.
—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 June 2026
Dinner here is like attending a backyard soiree thrown by your coolest friend.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soiree
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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And that evening, the German submachine gunners had to do without their supper.
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Fourth of July Dinner Party Decorated with sweet fresh corn-chile relish and flavorfully spiced, this flank steak is an elegant summer supper favorite .
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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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Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films.
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The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions.
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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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The 200-person affair counted among its guests Kardashian family friend LaLa Anthony, West pals Common and first dance-singer John Legend (with wife Chrissy Teigen) as well as Bocelli, who sang Kardashian down the aisle.
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The song has since soundtracked countless proposals and first dances for Swifties and their betrothed all over the world.
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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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According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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