How to Use cocktail party in a Sentence

cocktail party

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  • Mara used her time at the cocktail party to speak with Sarah.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 21 Feb. 2022
  • M April 4 The Zoom cocktail party left me drunk on my ass.
    — New York Times, 14 May 2020
  • Here are a few things about the bill that might help at your next cocktail party.
    — David Roberts, Vox, 31 Aug. 2018
  • The launch will be marked by a cocktail party at the John Sowden House on Oct. 12.
    — The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Okay gents, go get cleaned up for the post-date cocktail party.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2021
  • After the three dates, all of the men gathered for a cocktail party.
    — Haley Kluge, Variety, 2 Nov. 2021
  • By the cocktail party, the couple seemed to be in complete bliss.
    — Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Tayshia and Kaitlyn say that Michelle has canceled the rest of the cocktail party.
    — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2021
  • For cocktail parties and giftable tins, of course, roll and bake to your heart’s content.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2019
  • Matt wants to meet up with them both before the cocktail party.
    — Lia Beck, refinery29.com, 1 Feb. 2021
  • That’s like putting on Days Of Wine and Roses during a cocktail party to set the mood.
    — Mike Postalakis, SPIN, 15 Feb. 2022
  • The world of cocktail parties and bespoke suits and limousines pulling up to the curb?
    — Seth Doane, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Back inside, Shanae grabbed some shrimp from the cocktail party platter and offered it to the rest of the group.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Below, tips from the best, for your next cocktail party.
    — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2019
  • Here’s a wild bit of trivia for your next cocktail party.
    — Jeff Martin, Bon Appetit, 6 June 2018
  • With that, Jamie exited, and Michelle canceled the rest of the cocktail party.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2021
  • After a week of dates, the men gathered for the weekly cocktail party.
    — Haley Kluge, Variety, 9 Nov. 2021
  • There are clam bakes and picnics on the rocks and lunches and dinners and cocktail parties.
    — Elizabeth Angell, Town & Country, 3 July 2018
  • Kids were sent to the beach on sunny afternoons or when the adults at a cocktail party had had enough of them.
    — Longreads, 18 Sep. 2019
  • Why not host a cocktail party or a trip to a gallery or museum?
    — Larry Dvoskin, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2021
  • Zach starts the cocktail party by pulling Anastasia aside for a one-on-one chat.
    — Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Sarah Trott crashes the first group date of the week and horns her way into a nine-woman cocktail party.
    — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2021
  • But that should not be a factor in whether the shower is a tea party or a cocktail party.
    — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
  • By 7:00pm, the cocktail party was already in full swing as guests caught up in the intimate space.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2021
  • His dream is to one day attend the same cocktail party as his idol Steven Spielberg.
    — Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Nov. 2023
  • For those who missed the opening bash, there will be a second cocktail party open to the public tonight, June 22.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 June 2018
  • Katie then calls off the rest of the cocktail party and jumps straight into the rose ceremony.
    — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 22 June 2021
  • The bar hummed all night, and the dress code ranged from Eagles game jerseys to full cocktail party attire.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Wear it to the Thanksgiving table or to an evening cocktail party this holiday season.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • There are brunches and late-night gatherings, cocktail parties and family-or-friend meals.
    — Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024

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