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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
In the middle of his soiree, the Spaniard had crept away from the other guests to tell Smit some exciting news.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
What began with poolside rooftop soirees soon expanded to events in other hotels around the city, such as the Mondrian, Dream, the Sofitel and the Moxy — and additional locales in Austin, Miami and Mexico.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Summer soirée season is in full swing.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
What began with poolside rooftop soirees soon expanded to events in other hotels around the city, such as the Mondrian, Dream, the Sofitel and the Moxy — and additional locales in Austin, Miami and Mexico.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Summer soirée season is in full swing.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
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.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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Kylian Mbappé was met with an incredibly loud reception.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Accessibility for those with mobile impairments The rooms, villas and reception all have step-free access, and the electric buggies mean getting around the resort is simple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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At supper the guides exchanged significant glances across the fire and acted like a couple of guys who have picked a lame horse.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
Noun
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See list of free community events How to watch the World Cup in Miami away from the stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Here are the brands and events to note.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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This recap of a recent symposium offers another inside look at the questions facing both the studios and the creators’ sides of the debate.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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While his kids and social media may deter him from stepping back into the ballroom, Chmerkovskiy says that his dance abilities and physical fitness aren't factors in that decision.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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The pair share the stories behind viral moments, including their interpretive dance at the wrap party.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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And the leak to USA TODAY provides further evidence of the group’s careful masquerade, Tischauser, the SPLC researcher said.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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