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or soirées
as in receptions
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 soirees
Though the nights might still be cooler, many here in the South are gearing up for lazy front-porch sitting and festive back-patio soirees.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
From actors and studio executives to fashion designers and billionaires, A-list attendees arrived in style for exclusive post-ceremony soirees including the Vanity Fair after-party and the Oscars Governors Ball.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Oscar weekend, with its cocktails and dinners and pre-soirees and, most importantly, parties—like Vanity Fair’s—is fashion’s equivalent to Super Bowl weekend.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
Si Newhouse and Tina Brown cozy up at one of the former’s similarly storied soirees.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
For everyone except the Grinch, the next four weeks are likely to bring a flurry of invites to cookie swaps, potlucks, and cocktail soirees.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
Gorgie Cranberry Party Pop Cranberry Party Pop brings the holiday feelings into one can that will power you through the season’s soirees.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
That’s anything from hosting a wedding for Below Deck’s Captain Sandy to quayside soirees for 70 people.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
From actors and studio executives to fashion designers and billionaires, A-list attendees arrived in style for exclusive post-ceremony soirees including the Vanity Fair after-party and the Oscars Governors Ball.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Oscar weekend, with its cocktails and dinners and pre-soirees and, most importantly, parties—like Vanity Fair’s—is fashion’s equivalent to Super Bowl weekend.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 12 Mar. 2026
Si Newhouse and Tina Brown cozy up at one of the former’s similarly storied soirees.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
For everyone except the Grinch, the next four weeks are likely to bring a flurry of invites to cookie swaps, potlucks, and cocktail soirees.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Dec. 2025
Gorgie Cranberry Party Pop Cranberry Party Pop brings the holiday feelings into one can that will power you through the season’s soirees.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
That’s anything from hosting a wedding for Below Deck’s Captain Sandy to quayside soirees for 70 people.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soirees
Noun
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Pickens was a second-team All-Pro, hauling in 93 receptions from quarterback Dak Prescott for 1,429 yards with nine touchdowns in 17 games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jones recorded three receptions on three targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The events that unfolded in Tiananmen Square during those intervening months—which reached a violent crescendo on the night of June 3, 1989—form the work’s painful subtext.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
Noun
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some time after the group formed, Mellencamp signed on as the band’s second singer and performed with them at school dances, sock hops, fraternities, and battle of the bands competitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Dupont Circle and the community college will also feature live performances featuring cultural dances from Bolivia, Indonesia, Nepal and The Gambia.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bias masquerades as opinion, with no guidance and no intent to help.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Burnout masquerades as ambition.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The lobby and salons feature textile works from Belgian artist Emma Terweduwe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Police said detectives learned more than $18,000 was stolen and used for personal purchases like restaurants, vacations, sports gambling websites and nail salons.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Pittsburgh Penguins staved off elimination for the second straight game with a clutch Game 5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, but celebrations were briefly halted when a skirmish erupted over a controversial hit on Sidney Crosby after the final buzzer.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Soirees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soirees. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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