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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Test multiple bundle combinations to determine optimal reception and profitability.—
Joshua Bardell,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious annual global spirit judging events, just released the results for their 2025 event.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 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
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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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Great spot for all matches, special pre-game party for Bayern Munich vs. Boca Juniors June 20.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
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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And then my dance teacher became part of the family.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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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
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The suit argues that professionals in the beauty industry for years have operated as independent contractors, renting space in a salon and bringing in their own clients.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Small leather goods and jewelry are on display in a salon near the suitcases.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 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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