“Just days before my visit, the Rolling Stones' lead singer popped in for a soiree with a fine-looking crowd in the iconic Grill Room.”

“I went last night to his third soiree, and he certainly is the wonder of the age.”

“And the phrase tea party still referred to, you know, an afternoon soiree, where they served, you know, tea.”

“Big name stars like Jessica Drake host soirees in the casino nightclubs including Vanity and body English.”

“The Ratignolles' soirees musicales were widely known, and it was considered a privilege to be invited to them.”

“His place at table was laid in all the most distinguished houses in Alencon, and he was bidden to all soirees.”