cocktail party

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Recent Examples of cocktail party Our story never failed to charm at cocktail parties. Rebecca Collins Jordan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024 While the couple shared a kiss while decked out in cocktail party attire, there were plenty of cozy makeup free moments as well. Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025 But here’s something to share at your next cocktail parties: Ask your friends what the two fastest-growing TV networks were in 2024. Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024 So for a 4-hour cocktail party, invest in 1 bottle per person, just in case. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cocktail party 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktail party
Noun
  • But some events haven’t been rescheduled while others were straight up canceled — like the BAFTA tea party and premieres for The Pitt, XO Kitty, The Night Agent, One of Them Days, Back in Action, Severance, and The Last Showgirl.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2025
  • What could be a more perfect locale for a tea party than a palace?
    Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Forget stuffy nightclubs, a new generation is throwing house parties, rooftop DJ sets and intimate shows in unexpected spots like art galleries and cafes.
    Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Jones and Smith met in 1989 when Benny Medina pitched the idea for Fresh Prince to him and insisted on introducing him to the composer who served as the show's executive producer during Jones' own house party.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • With life milestones also coming thick and fast outside of birthdays, the sentiment of overspending then gets carried through to hen parties and weddings, then eventually baby showers and kids’ parties.
    Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 22 May 2024
  • Today, the Czechia capital is a hot-spot for tourists, a destination for stag and hen parties.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • Consider drinking local wine and beer rather than imports—or simply make the switch to Turkish coffee and çay (tea) which tend to be much more popular among locals.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Plus, each ritual in the spa includes pre- or post-treatment tapas and a selection of organic teas, juices, or water infusions in their stunning Relaxation Library, complete with a fireplace and myriad books to get lost in.
    Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Predictably, Morgan's 3-year-old wasn't a fan of the zingy salmon supper, but the mom was prepared.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The use of fine china — and of other accouterments associated with formal supper, like silverware — has been on a downward slope for over a century, and in a nosedive in recent decades.
    Rukmini Callimachi, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The meet and greet is set for 5-6 p.m. at the district offices, located at 17421 Farley Road West in Los Gatos.
    Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Mount Dora’s new urban forester will also be in attendance for a meet and greet and tips on tree care.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At its inaugural symposium, the GTLI will introduce ideas for frameworks, standards and certifications aimed at defining what good thought leadership looks like.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Longtime native plant expert and author Carol Bornstein summed it up last October, when San Marcos Growers had its final plant symposium for landscapers, horticulturists, botanists and retail nursery operators.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Swim in the lake or heated outdoor pool, or take part in daily activities and events like water aerobics, bingo, and ice cream socials.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
  • My kids are actively involved in Friday night socials, free skating on Sunday afternoons, as well as lessons to fine tune their skills on the ice.
    Vanessa Gordon, Parents, 2 Jan. 2025

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“Cocktail party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail%20party. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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