BLACK-TIE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

black-tie

adjective

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as in white-tie

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Recent Examples of black-tie The black-tie gala event will be held at the Molino Stucky in Venice and will include exclusive musical performances and a live auction of contemporary artworks and unique experiences. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 The lunchtime event is long gone, replaced in 2021 by a black-tie dinner for which participants will have to wait until September, but the latest pan-European awards were published yesterday. — Ian King, CNBC, 17 June 2026 The brand has wedding guest dresses for nearly every summer RSVP, from sleek satin styles suited for black-tie receptions, to breezy linen dresses for outdoor celebrations, and flowy maxis that work for both ceremonies and weekends. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 Swift and Kelce are hosting an event in the Garden’s Infosys Theater for 100 people on Thursday, reported to be a rehearsal dinner, and a larger, black-tie event in the arena Friday for between 500 to 999 attendees, according to the city permits. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for black-tie

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After a white-tie dinner at The White House on Tuesday, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed north to New York City on Wednesday to visit the 9/11 Memorial, the New York Public Library, and other sites, before hitting the King’s Trust Global Gala.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
The state dinner that closed the day was the first white-tie state dinner at the White House since 2007.

— Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2026

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