Thesaurus results for HOUSEWARMING

housewarming

noun

Definition of housewarming

as in supper

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Recent Examples of housewarming Strong attendance and lots of donations are the best housewarming presents Executive Director Pam Klaus could hope for. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 20 June 2026 The petite Hudson is equally enticing, focusing on somewhat more traditional items and smaller scale accessories excellent for host and housewarming presents. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 Especially after 5,000 of your neighbors show up for the housewarming party. — Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 For a distinctive host or housewarming gift, pick up small batch sauces, seasonings, and tea blends to share (or keep for yourself). — Lauren Sieben, Midwest Living, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for housewarming

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Noun

Since 1911, the event has brought together Italian and German volunteers who lovingly make meatballs and ravioli, and families and friends who sit at rows of long tables to enjoy the homemade supper.

— Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2026
The crab can do it all – serve as a beach dinner or part of the holiday supper.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of supper

Noun

Whether dynastic or dysfunctional, the Lakers remained the NBA’s swankiest soiree.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Lush greenery and florals in shades of pink, purple, red, orange, yellow and blue filled the space to fulfill the couple’s vision of a whimsical botanical soirée.

— Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of soiree

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Other benefits in that tier include a complimentary minibar setup, complimentary afternoon tea served in the stateroom, and a deluxe canapé selection on formal nights.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Beginning in 1989, oil and acrylic paints gave way to olive oil, henna, tea, spices, and coffee, while animal glue, mud, and leather also shaped the group’s posters, paintings, and mixed-media assemblages.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tea

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Showstopper marble bathrooms have walk-in showers spanning almost the entire length of the room, freestanding bathtubs, and outdoor showers in verdant courtyards.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
The primary suite includes a large bathroom with two walk-in closets, dual showers, separate water closets and a soaking tub, while the outdoor amenities include a cold plunge and hot tub.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shower

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In 2014, the Glaswegian photographer Dougie Wallace released a collection of photographs of incredibly drunk stag-do and hen-do parties in Blackpool.

— George Francis Lee, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
The painting in question, known as The Persian Lady by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, shows a woman and a weeping stag.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of stag

Noun

His cutlery’s subtly unusual proportions manage to be elegant and playful at the same time, like that perfect joke that lands gracefully at a cocktail party, where everyone laughs and nobody chortles.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
On Friday afternoon, Disney’s marketing team hosted a cocktail party for influencers.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of cocktail party

Noun

This year’s scrumptious shindig takes place July 19-25 and will feature nearly two-dozen restaurants offering once-a-year prix-fixe menus, special discounts and promotions, unique dishes and more.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
The shindig was nicely timed to end after the last train from North Greenwich had departed.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of shindig

Noun

However, there’s no record of a fire affecting The Flagship or Bourdain throwing a clambake as a scam (although there were annual clambakes hosted by various chefs).

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
The Tony team always knew that their film would end in a clambake.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of clambake

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