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“soirees”
1. An evening party, which is normally in a private home, for friendly discussions and music or for some other special reason: After having thanked Anna and Jack for their wonderful soiree that evening, the guests started to leave and to go home.
2. People pretending to be of a higher class than others: One attendee, an attractive young woman, passionately defended the soiree as a way to connect with the very wealthy and influential people who were also there.
3. Etymology: from French soir, "evening".
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2. People pretending to be of a higher class than others: One attendee, an attractive young woman, passionately defended the soiree as a way to connect with the very wealthy and influential people who were also there.
3. Etymology: from French soir, "evening".
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