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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.
—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
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
Noun
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London, Atlanta's first-round draft pick in 2022, has 309 receptions for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns in four seasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Atwell pulled down three receptions that would have produced at least 65 yards during the situational period.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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McCormick has booked several authors already for events at the bookshop, including local author Angela Cervantes, who has written three books for American Girl.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Those looking for a special Saturday ritual will delight in the seasonal tea that takes place in the lobby lounge for parties of six or less.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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These die-hard fans memorize songs, dances, and individual cheers for each player to keep the energy high, and their antics are at least as interesting as the action on the field.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Also, get the chance to watch traditional dances.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This multitasking piece masquerades as a comfortable bench, but is also the ultimate decluttering companion in a busy room.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.—
Susan Parsons,
Forbes.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In recent days, families from around the region were flocking to Dubai’s malls for the Eid al-Adha break, while beauty salons have reportedly seen a constant flow of Russian women coming for a glamorous getaway.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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With nine bedrooms, multiple salons, a library, wine room, and two additional apartments, there's enough space for close family and friends to stay on-site, turning a single wedding day into an entire celebration weekend.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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This year’s celebrations include main events in Los Angeles on June 14, Chicago on June 20 and 21, San Francisco on June 27 and New York on June 28.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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“Soirees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soirees. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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