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Recent Examples of white-tie
The shot showed the royal couple all dressed up in their white-tie finery, including a triumphant tiara return for Princess Kate, standing outside in a picturesque setting.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 10 July 2025
After six decades of benefitting Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, one of Nashville's most prestigious white-tie events and Cheekwood officially separated in 2024 after ongoing legal battles.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Compared to white-tie events like the Nobel Prize ceremony or a state banquet, Cannes’ black-tie requirement is relatively flexible.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
The courtship spilled into public view in October, at the Al Smith dinner, an annual white-tie fund-raiser for Catholic charities.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
According to The Court Jeweller, no queen consort has worn a tiara during an official visit to France since 2000, as white-tie dress codes for incoming state visits were phased out around then.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The traditional white-tie dinner and dance, held Dec. 28, remains one of the most prestigious stages for the young scions of worldwide cultural and political leaders.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
The Swan Ball, Nashville's grandest white-tie gala, returned for its 62nd year on Saturday, June 1, with a garden party theme at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.
—Larawn Scaife Rhea, The Tennessean, 2 June 2024
Janine Henni, People.com, 10 July 2025
After six decades of benefitting Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, one of Nashville's most prestigious white-tie events and Cheekwood officially separated in 2024 after ongoing legal battles.
—Melonee Hurt, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Compared to white-tie events like the Nobel Prize ceremony or a state banquet, Cannes’ black-tie requirement is relatively flexible.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
The courtship spilled into public view in October, at the Al Smith dinner, an annual white-tie fund-raiser for Catholic charities.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The King and Queen looked regal in their white-tie finery and blue Order of the Garter sashes then, with the Queen topping her look with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
According to The Court Jeweller, no queen consort has worn a tiara during an official visit to France since 2000, as white-tie dress codes for incoming state visits were phased out around then.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The traditional white-tie dinner and dance, held Dec. 28, remains one of the most prestigious stages for the young scions of worldwide cultural and political leaders.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
The Swan Ball, Nashville's grandest white-tie gala, returned for its 62nd year on Saturday, June 1, with a garden party theme at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.
—Larawn Scaife Rhea, The Tennessean, 2 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-tie
Adjective
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Based on the bride-to-be’s discretion and taste, not to mention how well the bridal party or family members interpret that, the event’s vibe can range from a casual bridal shower at a local brewery to a semi-formal event like a high tea to a fully black-tie affair that rivals the reception itself.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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The black-tie opening affair saw Krieps (Phantom Thread, Bergman Island) and Sarsgaard, who most recently starred in director Tim Fehlbaum’s September 5, each collect a KVIFF President’s Award.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Perhaps the football gods are just evening things out.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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The best times are evening or early morning, when the wasps aren’t active.—
Jeanne Huber,
Washington Post,
15 Mar. 2024
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“White-tie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-tie. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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