But the dinner-dance, which began as a simple graduation party, has evolved into an elaborate affair.

Such events were often elaborate affairs and for the most part confined to those with considerable means.

Back home, special delicacies are made marking the lunch as an elaborate and delicious affair.

Plans for the marriage, which was to have been a most elaborate affair of a religious nature, were maturing.

The versions used by van Gogh were elaborate affairs, however.

It's a rather large, elaborate affair lasting five days, and it's only three weeks away.

Lunch and dinner are elaborate affairs in many Telugu households.

It was an elaborate affair, overlooking the interior garden.

The ceremony was always a much more elaborate affair than the most influential member of the community would have merited.

The bed in the suite was an elaborate canopied affair.