stags

noun

plural of stag
as in keggers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stags
  1. soirees
  2. socials
  3. showers
  4. teas
  5. symposia
  6. masquerades
  7. shindigs
  8. receptions
Noun
  • 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
Definition of soirees
Noun
  • Othership’s sauna events range from comedy nights and singles socials to tarot readings and a shabbat social schvitz.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
  • According to a release, the characters will be featured in activations across Sesame Street’s socials leading up to and during the competitions, as well as in NBCU’s social and broadcast coverage of the athletics.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Definition of socials
Noun
  • After a forecast high of 92 under cloudy skies on Saturday, Charlotte has a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms late Sunday and early Monday and an 80% chance of heavy rain all day Monday, the forecast showed.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
  • Unique extras include open-air rainfall showers and golf carts for loading and unloading.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of showers
Noun
  • Specialty coffees and teas like Jasmine kalamansi green tea and roasted rice oolong milk tea with guava cheese foam will be available to drink.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
  • Certain teas, including ginger and peppermint tea, can also help with digestion and ease unpleasant symptoms such as gas and bloating.
    — Rena Goldman, Health, 7 June 2026
Definition of teas
Noun
  • Among the attractions are a Maid Cafe inspired by Tokyo’s Akihabara district, the Anime Expo Fashion Show, J-Pop performances, academic symposiums, gaming panels and previews of upcoming anime series and films.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 2 July 2026
  • The Redken Symposium format has evolved over the years—some symposiums have offered more a la carte classes, while this year the focus has been on mainstage sessions.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of symposia
Noun
  • 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
  • Urgency masquerades as importance, and decisions get made from activation rather than alignment.
    — Susan Parsons, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of masquerades
Noun
  • But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.
    — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
  • Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Definition of shindigs
Noun
  • In 2022, the star tight end was fourth in the NFL with receiving yards on air throws between 11 and 20 yards, racking up 577 yards on 24 receptions.
    — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • Against the Las Vegas Raiders, Rice turned a team-leading 10 targets into seven receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of receptions
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