variants
or soirée
as in supper
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 soiree
One of the seven sponsors of the Lauren for Hamden pricey soiree was state Rep. Josh Elliott, a notably left-wing Hamden Democrat who not so long ago joined a few colleagues in proposing a bill that would have required local election officials to levy fines on voters who declined to vote.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
Other highlights of the 2025 gala included Sergio Hudson, who created looks for 19 people for the soiree, including Stevie Wonder and Rachel Brosnahan, and Louis Vuitton.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
The big soiree was preceded by a homecoming concert, available to stream on Peacock, that featured performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, David Byrne, Lauryn Hill, Robyn, and Bad Bunny, among others.
—EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
And Combs’ neighbors, who did not reveal their names, told the Miami Herald that the Bad Boy Records founder hosted frequent out of control soirees, with guests coming and going at all hours.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
Other highlights of the 2025 gala included Sergio Hudson, who created looks for 19 people for the soiree, including Stevie Wonder and Rachel Brosnahan, and Louis Vuitton.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
The big soiree was preceded by a homecoming concert, available to stream on Peacock, that featured performances from the likes of Lady Gaga, David Byrne, Lauryn Hill, Robyn, and Bad Bunny, among others.
—EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
And Combs’ neighbors, who did not reveal their names, told the Miami Herald that the Bad Boy Records founder hosted frequent out of control soirees, with guests coming and going at all hours.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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But this salad can also stand alone, as a light, summery supper on the hottest of days.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The Sun was the first to report on the swanky supper.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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At a wedding reception, investment banker Harry (Pascal) sidles up to her at the singles table.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Isaacman will speak during Saturday's dinner reception.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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Here’s what to know about any planned street closures surrounding these events.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Valparaiso began addressing housing affordability with a symposium Thursday, the first step toward finding solutions.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The unconventional Santa Monica home includes a small symposium space, a huge home theater, and an ocean-view roof terrace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Noun
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To promote the Imagine Benefit on Oct. 22 at the Plaza, where tables are going for as much as $100,000 apiece, a kickoff party was held Wednesday at the East Side home of skin care mogul Peter Thomas Roth.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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There is also the risk that Musk, who suggested the creation of a new political party on Thursday, spends against Republicans in 2026.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Accounts Samsung Confirms Upgrade Choice—Galaxy Users Must Now Decide In the spring, males would gather in leks and perform dramatic dances, puffing out orange air sacs on their necks and stomping their feet to show dominance and vitality.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Haliburton did a certain dance the NBA doesn’t like much after the shot against the Cavs.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Coin is known for his lavish events in the floating city, including a fantastical masquerade ball last October at the Palazzo Pisani Moretta.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
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Maple and Ash Dress in masquerade attire for Maple and Ash's New Year's Eve midnight masquerade.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Wow does about half its sales through its website and the rest through around 4,500 brick-and-mortar locations including Sephora, Ulta Beauty and independent hair salons.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Amenities: Restaurants, bars, pool, spa, fitness center, beauty salon, kid’s club, sea access Insider Tip: Don’t forget to book a treatment at the new Dior Spa Eden-Roc, just opened last season.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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