soirees

variants or soirées
plural of soiree

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of soirees For the less adventurous, a quick cruise to neighboring islands, some of which get washed away by high tide, is a must-do for intimate picnics, shelling, or special soirees. — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soirees
Noun
  • Downs, who is 5-foot-9 and 171 pounds, has 33 receptions for 354 yards this season.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In his three-year TCU career, Miller rushed for 2,410 yards and 26 touchdowns while also grabbing 29 receptions for 229 yards and one touchdown.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The veteran recognition at public events and church services.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The city will soon be holding advisory meetings to develop the list of events and festivals that will occur in the next 12 months.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The state's rural, agriculture-heavy economy was disproportionately impacted by rising prices, and saw millions in investment from both parties, particularly in the final weeks of the race.
    — Elena Moore, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Some women never worked as models and were instead sent to parties at Epstein’s Palm Beach and Manhattan mansions.
    — Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • For Linda Haberman, returning to Bob Fosse’s dances represents a full-circle moment.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Though the crowd never seems to break a sweat, they’re engaged through the hour-plus set, occasionally singing along and doing little solo swing dances in place.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • That kind of cynicism is cheap and facile and masquerades as intelligence and erudition.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some involve wild proportions—one client masquerades as a Moko Jumbie (stilt-walking dancer).
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Think, nail salons run by people from Vietnam or Gujarati Indians owning motels and hotels.
    — James Sneed, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The brand is also stocked in 2,000 hair salons and says more than 10,000 stylists trust and recommend it.
    — Karin Eldor, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The cake, decorated with yellow frosting and a white horse at the center and lit with 31 long candles, is seen on a table at the birthday celebrations.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Sunday jazz brunches are something of a local institution, drawing Nairobi families for celebrations—the sign of a great city hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Soirees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soirees. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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