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tuxedo

[tuhk-see-doh] / tʌkˈsi doʊ /
NOUN
black tie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


NOUN
dinner jacket
Synonyms




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“Guys, thank you for coming to my midlife crisis,” said Eric André, standing on a podium in front of the Colburn Orchestra in a black tuxedo with tails and wielding a baton.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Among the pieces available were a vintage chest, tables, and chair, antique mirrors, hand-knotted rugs, a striped fabric tuxedo sofa, upholstered wing back chairs, “lots of fun lamps and chandeliers,” and several leather chairs.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The King and president wore black tuxedo suits and white shirts.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Think the Monopoly Man—top hat, tuxedo, dollar sign and all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“You thought that would be a black tie occasion, did you?” he teased, touching the lapel of his tuxedo jacket.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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