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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
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.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
Gorgie Cranberry Party Pop Cranberry Party Pop brings the holiday feelings into one can that will power you through the season’s soirees.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
That’s anything from hosting a wedding for Below Deck’s Captain Sandy to quayside soirees for 70 people.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025
The villa served as social epicenter for soirees and social gatherings.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As a pro food expert and personality, Simmons has attended and hosted her fair share of events, ranging from luxury soirees to kids' birthday parties.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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
Gorgie Cranberry Party Pop Cranberry Party Pop brings the holiday feelings into one can that will power you through the season’s soirees.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
That’s anything from hosting a wedding for Below Deck’s Captain Sandy to quayside soirees for 70 people.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025
The villa served as social epicenter for soirees and social gatherings.
—Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
As a pro food expert and personality, Simmons has attended and hosted her fair share of events, ranging from luxury soirees to kids' birthday parties.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soirees
Noun
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McDaniel said the Dolphins might bring back Conner, who had 12 receptions for 107 yards in 251 offensive snaps, appearing in 33 games and making one start.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The following year, the Weber State product hauled in 46 receptions for 719 yards and five touchdowns while also punching in a punt-return score, earning him a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team All-Pro selection.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Find more university press titles featured on the University Press Week reading list, along with a schedule of University Press Week events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The president has attended plenty of sporting events over the last 13 months.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Say, for example, that a restaurant’s menu states that an automatic 18% charge will be added to all bills for parties of six or more customers.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The series celebrates a household that dances, laughs, and experiments together.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, French officials’ tolerance of petit marronage allowed for the forging of maroon and slave connections across the island, as people gathered for religious ceremonies or dances, building networks that were useful at the time and would become vital in the future.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Or get your hair done and teeth fixed at mom-and-pop salons and dental offices that dot the 92,000-square-foot Red Bird Shopping Center.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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Any disdain that Delaney may have had for his occupation seems to melt away, particularly as the women who work in and run the salons appear in the pictures.—
Helen Sullivan,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Queen Mary of Denmark’s velvet look was a stark shift from her New Year’s Day celebrations ensemble, also featuring pieces by Høvring.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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City commissioners showed interest in implementing drone shows for its Fourth of July Spectacular and New Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown celebrations, possibly in lieu of traditional fireworks in the future.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Soirees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soirees. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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