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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
Mathematicians have unraveled a key conjecture about knot theory
Scanning the crowd at a fancy soiree may reveal a wide array of neckties, each fastened with a highly complex mathematical object masquerading as fashion.
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Max Springer, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Dinner here is like attending a backyard soiree thrown by your coolest friend.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
The first soiree was a lunchtime event for all 600 of Harry and Meghan's guests, hosted by Queen Elizabeth at St. George's Hall.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Brand ambassadors including Xin Liu, Dilraba Dilmurat, Zhou Ye, and Li Yunrui and local stars including Sun Anke, Chen Xingxu, Ai Mi, and Wang Yuwen attended the opening soiree.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Max Springer, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2025
Dinner here is like attending a backyard soiree thrown by your coolest friend.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
The first soiree was a lunchtime event for all 600 of Harry and Meghan's guests, hosted by Queen Elizabeth at St. George's Hall.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Brand ambassadors including Xin Liu, Dilraba Dilmurat, Zhou Ye, and Li Yunrui and local stars including Sun Anke, Chen Xingxu, Ai Mi, and Wang Yuwen attended the opening soiree.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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In just 25 minutes—and with only six main ingredients—this pasta delivers a breezy, elegant supper that feels both simple and sophisticated.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Those looking to make some nocturnal memories will want to check out their weekend residency with NYC nightlife destination GOSPËL hosting supper-club style parties through September 6.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tight end Dae’Quan Wright added 9 receptions for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns as Ole Miss tied its highest point total ever against an SEC opponent while dealing Arkansas one of the most painful home losses of the Coach Sam Pittman era.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kraft’s most impressive play, though, might have been a 17-yard reception in the right flat midway through the second quarter.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new smart glasses are a bridge between the company's audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental Orion augmented reality glasses that the company revealed at last year's Connect event.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Bell said before starting the Santa Fe symposium, finding technical information about the jewelry industry was near impossible.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The question of how to meet the world’s growing power needs took center stage as chief executives of the world’s biggest uranium and nuclear energy firms, experts and investors gathered for the annual World Nuclear Association (WNA) symposium at the Royal Lancaster London hotel last week.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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American Clean Power's Grumet said that energy policy has become a core aspect of each party's political base, leading each party to campaign and then govern based on energy ideology rather than pragmatism which, in turn, creates instability.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As a result, both parties will continue a power-sharing agreement that Hortman brokered after the 2024 elections in which Democrats lost their majority, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Daniel has a special way of gathering folks who hold no qualms with showcasing their talent; so to see the historic dance company in this part of the city was such a distinct moment.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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As Homecoming season commences, parents with teens going to dances this fall should remember that styling is a way for teens to assert and empower their identities.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sometimes people say life is like a masquerade.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With set designs channeling movie theaters and masquerade balls, the mega-star worked through hits from each era of her career.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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