as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a singing superstar who got her start singing in the cabarets of New York City
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Recent Examples of cabaret
Directed by Dana Reynolds, the cabaret features approximately 24 songs from 1943 through 1959.
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The cabaret burned down in 1915 and reopened in 1921 as a nightclub.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
As Sam makes his way to Bushwick, in the hopes of resurrecting his dormant stage persona, Romero acclimatizes us to the catty, interpersonal backstage drama of the cabaret’s moving parts, endearing us to each character in the process.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
One questionable instance in the initial claim was that Lizzo strongly urged for her dancers to attend a cabaret show in Amsterdam’s Red Light District and engage with the nude performers.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
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Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The cabaret burned down in 1915 and reopened in 1921 as a nightclub.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
As Sam makes his way to Bushwick, in the hopes of resurrecting his dormant stage persona, Romero acclimatizes us to the catty, interpersonal backstage drama of the cabaret’s moving parts, endearing us to each character in the process.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
One questionable instance in the initial claim was that Lizzo strongly urged for her dancers to attend a cabaret show in Amsterdam’s Red Light District and engage with the nude performers.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabaret
Noun
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Mood lighting, a low-slung ceiling, the thumping bass from abundant speakers; is this a gym or a nightclub?—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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The nearby and affiliated Knickerbocker Music Center is a historic nightclub that has been showcasing local and national acts since the end of Prohibition.—
Bob Curley,
AFAR Media,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Common spaces in the school, such as the commons and cafe area, will open to the public Nov. 3.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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Warda’s new patisserie and cafe was announced months ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
18 July 2025
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The informal sit-down, which took place at the private members' club Royal Over-Seas League in London, was first reported by The Mail on Sunday.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In 2019, the Astir Palace reopened as the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, kicking off a renaissance that, in the past two years, has included the arrival of more stylish hotels, restaurants, and beach clubs.—
Hester Underhill,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Cabaret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabaret. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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