variants
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
The villa served as social epicenter for soirees and social gatherings.
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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
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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Flav then bucked expectations for the next two dances.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Also on Rock Hall night, the group dances returned with a bang as the cast was evenly split in two, and teamed up alongside one of the co-hosts, Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The square nail—once considered a holdover from suburban nail salons—has regained popularity in a variety of lengths after beauty trendsetters like Kendall Jenner and Cynthia Erivo sported the look.—
María Munsuri,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
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Think ornate stuccoes, regal salons, wrought-iron balustrades, and panoramic terraces that offer breathtaking views of Palermo and the verdant Piana dei Colli.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Starbucks is already doling out holiday cups; stores have skipped over Thanksgiving and are selling Christmas decor; and TV stations are gearing up for the midnight countdown celebrations on New Year's Eve.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Karanikolaou, who opted for a Roberto Cavalli glitter maxi dress for the celebrations, also posted a funny video of her and Kylie strutting along a corridor at the party while showing off their outfits.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Soirees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soirees. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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