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 New York Post reported that Trump envoy Ric Grenell organized a soiree at the nearby five-star Peninsula Beverly Hills on Sunday afternoon featuring Bessent that directly competed with a conference reception hosted by hedge fund mogul Ken Griffin.
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
The claim is almost as unsettling as the time a guy at a soiree here in France casually mentioned that under Vichy France’s Nazi rule, I would have been forced to reproduce, with him.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
The claim is almost as unsettling as the time a guy at a soiree here in France casually mentioned that under Vichy France’s Nazi rule, I would have been forced to reproduce, with him.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soiree
Noun
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Director: Mark Wilson The Calling Witch is author and illustrator Meredith Laye’s most infamous creation, an evil woman whose siren call beckons children into the woods at night to become her supper.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Outdoor rooms unfurl beside their canopy—terraces for twilight suppers, a future pool deck pitched toward the lake breeze.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
22 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
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The two-day event included a symposium on MMCF innovation, where experts discussed sustainable sourcing, circularity, and supply chain transparency through panels and speaking presentations.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The disease was officially named in 2012 at the premier symposium focused on IgG4-RD.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Garfield and Barbaro were first photographed together at W Magazine's Best Performances party in Los Angeles on Jan. 4.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Weddings, quilting parties, dances, and all kinds of other occasions found notes of the banjo permeating the air.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Students at Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, many of whom lost their homes in the January firestorm, were stood up Saturday by limousine service Wize Guy Entertainment, which nonprofit organization Alice’s Kids had paid to transport them to the dance, according to the head of the nonprofit.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 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 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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