black tie
Example Sentences
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Hundreds of guests in black tie in the ballroom took cover under tables and later made their way into the hotel lobby and then outdoors as the event was postponed.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
On New Year’s Eve, during my family’s stay, the hotel was teeming with visitors in black tie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
The name, the ubiquitous police sketch — close-cropped hair, black suit, black tie, black sunglasses — have become legend.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
Appearing by video link, the boy, who was wearing a white shirt and black tie, only spoke to confirm his name and to enter his plea.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023
Walking straight toward us in his light-colored suit and thin black tie.
From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez
