Thesaurus results for SOIREES

soirees

noun

variants or soirées

plural of soiree

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 Events range from film festivals and art exhibitions to corporate retreats, venture capital soirees, and cultural performances. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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 pastel neon peach pedi works for beach strolls and summertime soirees alike. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Some standout editor favorites include this gorgeous basque-waist dress that’s perfect for summer soirees and celebrations, and these bright red slides that add the perfect pop of color to any outfit. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 These lines organize singles cocktail parties and dinners; some even provide hosts for dance classes and evening soirees so everyone can take a spin around the floor. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026 Consider these no-brainers for last-minute soirees and add them to your cart of cleaning essentials and extra charging cords. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 June 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 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

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Noun

The former Seahawk took 23 carries for 173 rushing yards, tied with Travis Kelce for the team lead in receptions and scored twice.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Caleb Douglas has potential to be a star Douglas, the Dolphins’ 2026 third-round pick, caught five of the seven passes thrown his way, turning those receptions into 94 yards.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of receptions

Noun

Lawmakers in both parties agree more guardrails are needed, but even narrow attempts at regulation have fallen apart and a certain skepticism has set in.

— STEVEN SLOAN, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The parties have requested oral argument and await the 10th Circuit’s decision on whether to grant and schedule one.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of parties

Noun

Just Beyond Endless Mountain feels loving, pastoral, and raw, with long fiddle solos, flute that dances around the lyrics and scores of other orchestral instruments, most that Matsson plays himself.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026
His grandfather, Mateo Lopez, a Santa Fe railroad worker, helped build the neighborhood hall with other residents in the 1930s as a place for dances, weddings, and quinceañeras.

— Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of dances

Noun

Walking through the sprawling salons, the offer ranges from men’s bespoke tailoring and formalwear, to fragrances from La Collection Privée and Dior Maison exquisite homeware.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Many of Jumbo’s dancers write fiction and memoir, host literary salons across Los Angeles and find ways to tell their own stories rather than serve as muses.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of salons

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Two decades later, the IDF would storm Palestinian community centers, confiscating flags and shutting down celebrations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Fiesta Hispana joins other major Kansas City cultural celebrations, including JuneteenthKC and KC Pride, that have dealt with significant funding reductions this year.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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