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Recent Examples of white-tie
The courtship spilled into public view in October, at the Al Smith dinner, an annual white-tie fund-raiser for Catholic charities.
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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
While the royal family's website doesn't specify any etiquette around state banquets, the glittering dinners are famously formal with extensive preparations, a white-tie dress code, tiara wear and speeches.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The white-tie gathering sees members of the royal family welcome hundreds of diplomats to the royal residence in London.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The annual white-tie event is known not only for raising money for various Catholic charities, but for being an opportunity for presidential candidates to get their comedy on.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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
While the royal family's website doesn't specify any etiquette around state banquets, the glittering dinners are famously formal with extensive preparations, a white-tie dress code, tiara wear and speeches.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The white-tie gathering sees members of the royal family welcome hundreds of diplomats to the royal residence in London.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The annual white-tie event is known not only for raising money for various Catholic charities, but for being an opportunity for presidential candidates to get their comedy on.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-tie
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His co-host for the black-tie party that night wasn’t Scott but Sanchez, and the guests included Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and other notable figures from Trump’s first administration, such as White House adviser Kellyanne Conway and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Hosted by the nonprofit Gold House, the black-tie affair spotlighted figures making meaningful change, all while showcasing their heritage in dazzling, red-carpet-ready looks, many by Asian designers.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
12 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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