black tie
Example Sentences
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That the 43-year-old was attending the black tie event with stars and Washington elites in December is a sign of how drastically Milton’s fortunes had changed in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
He had started his shift early that day following rumours of the monarch's declining health, presenting rolling news coverage from 14:00, before confirming the Queen's death that evening while wearing a black tie.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024
The name, the ubiquitous police sketch — close-cropped hair, black suit, black tie, black sunglasses — have become legend.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
There were also no shortages of monochromatic outfits, old Hollywood glam and black tie dress.
From Salon • May 2, 2023
He was wearing a black tie and his old blue seaman’s suit.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
