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
The event itself has become a subject of unease among journalists and others who question the optics of the press mingling with high-profile government officials at a swanky soiree.
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Theresa Braine, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Felix Wicker Outdoor Side Table by Jake Arnold When hosting an outdoor soiree, include multiple places to rest nibbles and drinks.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
After all, what better way to make a splash at the next dinner soiree than a mini raw bar?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
In the 1970s, Vogue editor Diana Vreeland positioned the gala as the opening soiree of the Institute’s major exhibitions and invited the crème de la crème of the fashion world and New York society.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Theresa Braine, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Felix Wicker Outdoor Side Table by Jake Arnold When hosting an outdoor soiree, include multiple places to rest nibbles and drinks.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
After all, what better way to make a splash at the next dinner soiree than a mini raw bar?
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
In the 1970s, Vogue editor Diana Vreeland positioned the gala as the opening soiree of the Institute’s major exhibitions and invited the crème de la crème of the fashion world and New York society.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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Community Plate is offering Maine an antidote to loneliness and disconnection, one supper at a time.—
Caitlin Shetterly,
NPR,
7 May 2025
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The first Party of the Year was arranged as a midnight supper in the fall—not on the first Monday in May—and was not hosted at the Met.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That includes last year when Wilson finished with 101 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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That shouldn’t be a problem this year, which means the eight-year veteran should be able to produce more than 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns if injuries don’t slow him down.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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The event was cancelled, however, following the terrorist bomb attack at Manchester Arena the night before.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Implement Real-Time Security Observability • Employ real-time logging and monitoring in cloud environments to track security events.—
Harini Shankar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Then in December, IEEE and the International Telecommunication Union held a symposium on achieving climate resilience.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Power of Arts & Science for Resiliency in Aging, third annual symposium featuring cutting-edge research, interactive discussions, live demonstrations and connections that reveal how arts can foster resilience, mental health and well-being.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The military, an institution with a loyalty to the Constitution and no political party, is balancing new political challenges this time.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Not one film studio has opened its coffers to buy out the exclusive Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in nearby Antibes, home of many Gatsby-style parties over the years.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Noun
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During the performance, Jordan gave Jen a lap dance, which became a point of contention between some of the women.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The subwoofer adds a bit of low-end extension and should be great for folks who want to use this system to fuel a dance party.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
Noun
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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 tension arose from the fact that Mike—and by proxy, Harvey—might at any moment get caught in this masquerade.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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The latest post sees her looking fantastic and fresh from a beauty salon appointment.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
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TikToker Valeria Marquez was fatally shot during a livestream at a beauty salon in Mexico.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Soiree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soiree. Accessed 26 May. 2025.
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