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or soirées
as in receptions
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 soirees
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
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.
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Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Cartier’s party was the first stop of several post–Met Gala soirees for this crowd, many of whom migrated downtown to attend the late-night bashes like the GQ after-party at The Twenty Two.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
Seemingly from the get-go this global event got Art Baseled, the accomplishments of its cockpit artists obscured by the weekend crush of celebrities, chic soirees, concerts and brand activations.
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Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
From actors and studio executives to fashion designers and billionaires, A-list attendees arrived in style for exclusive post-ceremony soirees including the Vanity Fair after-party and the Oscars Governors Ball.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Si Newhouse and Tina Brown cozy up at one of the former’s similarly storied soirees.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
For everyone except the Grinch, the next four weeks are likely to bring a flurry of invites to cookie swaps, potlucks, and cocktail soirees.
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Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Dec. 2025
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
19 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
Cartier’s party was the first stop of several post–Met Gala soirees for this crowd, many of whom migrated downtown to attend the late-night bashes like the GQ after-party at The Twenty Two.
—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
5 May 2026
Seemingly from the get-go this global event got Art Baseled, the accomplishments of its cockpit artists obscured by the weekend crush of celebrities, chic soirees, concerts and brand activations.
—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
From actors and studio executives to fashion designers and billionaires, A-list attendees arrived in style for exclusive post-ceremony soirees including the Vanity Fair after-party and the Oscars Governors Ball.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Si Newhouse and Tina Brown cozy up at one of the former’s similarly storied soirees.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Dec. 2025
For everyone except the Grinch, the next four weeks are likely to bring a flurry of invites to cookie swaps, potlucks, and cocktail soirees.
—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soirees
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At Furman in 2023, Pline had 32 receptions for 287 yards and four touchdowns.
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Dress it up for evening receptions, or pair it with wedges and low sandals for more casual outdoor affairs.
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?
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With the passage of Thursday’s law, both sides have agreed to pull their respective measures from the November ballot, halting campaigns that had both parties amassing tens of millions in funding and blanketing the airwaves with ads.
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Fu declined to comment by phone, and CBS News Atlanta had not received responses from the remaining parties by the time of publication.
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As the name implies, this is the second iteration of the show; this time around will feature dances and music from Armenia to India to Sweden to Mexico.
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Brandon also participated in ceremonial dances and wore traditional regalia.
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This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.
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Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
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The Chinese promotion venue will host matchmaking sessions organized by category – films, drama series, and microdramas – alongside international industry salons and cultural tourism route promotions.
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The murder was the only subject of conversation in barber shops and beauty salons, in diners and bars.
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The Sussexes are expected to travel across the Atlantic to join celebrations marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 event, according to the BBC.
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The wedding was extra special because just a few days before the celebrations, Cort returned from deployment.
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“Soirees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soirees. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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