as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
new in town, she was hoping some of her clubbier coworkers might show her the city's hot spots
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Recent Examples of clubby
That segment of the show largely stripped out the guitars to focus on clubby techno and nasty slashes of synth noise.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Expect lively, clubby vibes as local DJs pump out deep house and dance to soul and techno, depending on the mood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Set in a former carriage house in Soho, the duplex includes a clubby bar room with exquisitely prepared drinks, and an upstairs dining room dressed up in white linen tablecloths and classic red banquettes, complete with roving Martini carts.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The revelations are now causing fractures in the usually clubby world of Silicon Valley.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Expect lively, clubby vibes as local DJs pump out deep house and dance to soul and techno, depending on the mood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Set in a former carriage house in Soho, the duplex includes a clubby bar room with exquisitely prepared drinks, and an upstairs dining room dressed up in white linen tablecloths and classic red banquettes, complete with roving Martini carts.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
The revelations are now causing fractures in the usually clubby world of Silicon Valley.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubby
Adjective
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The journey draws three generations of women together across contrasting urban landscapes – Beijing as megacity, Chengdu as major urban center, Luding as small town – against a backdrop of social and economic uncertainty.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Like me, the children and families in the neighborhood surrounding the Obama center face social and economic inequities.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Because no candidate won more than 50% of the vote, Pritchard and Vega will appear on the ballot again in November to determine who succeeds outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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At a time when Maryland was being flooded with revenue due to inflation and bracket creep, increasing revenues from a progressive income tax enacted by the outgoing Mandel administration, Hughes proposed no major spending programs.—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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In the months since taking control of the storefront, owners Jill Osur and Lisa Orrell have revamped it into a convivial meeting space.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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From a sophisticated suburban crowd to the Bobo’s of the right bank, every type of Parisian rubs shoulders with jet-setting guests in the convivial seventh-floor Art Deco brasserie meets cocktail bar, Le Tout-Paris.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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There are ways to make your landscape safe and more hospitable for pollinators.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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Grist recently reported that climate change is making oceans more hospitable to Vibrio.—
Eva Flowe
June 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The service The service is formal, but friendly and attentive, and the concierge showed an enthusiastic passion for the city that created moments for interest and exploration beyond the Guggenheim.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There will also be activities for all ages, including youth soccer clinics, family-friendly games, refreshments, halftime snacks and inflatable attractions such as a giant soccer dart game.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Clubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubby. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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