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
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.
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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
Morton's The Steakhouse, Downtown Morton's The Steakhouse was part of a chain of nearly 100 clubby steakhouses founded in Chicago in 1978.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025
For the flagship, Les Deux sought to capture a sense of clubby nostalgia in the architecture, which was designed by its in-house team.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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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
Morton's The Steakhouse, Downtown Morton's The Steakhouse was part of a chain of nearly 100 clubby steakhouses founded in Chicago in 1978.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2025
For the flagship, Les Deux sought to capture a sense of clubby nostalgia in the architecture, which was designed by its in-house team.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubby
Adjective
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Prior to her death, Katherine built a career as a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles, focusing on therapy and mental health advocacy after studying psychology at New York University and earning a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In another tape, also viewed by social workers, Guojun enters a classroom shortly after a teacher has kicked and pummelled his four-year-old son to the ground.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Might want to take a peek at the weather in Cancun, too, though trip prices this time of year might be expensive given the Sixers just bought the latest outgoing flight.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Reform came second and Labour a distant third in one of its most historic heartlands, with outgoing First Minister Eluned Morgan losing her seat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Not least because Parkinson and Reynolds had enjoyed a convivial dinner together less than 24 hours earlier at the Deadpool star’s hotel.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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At the end of the book club, the women break into convivial chatter.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Aerating also leads to healthier lawns by creating an environment that is less hospitable to grubs.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Repair bare spots in the lawn to make your yard less hospitable for ground-nesting bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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The two clubs share many similarities beyond playing a friendly in 2014 and doing business in the form of Nicola Sansone’s transfer a decade ago.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The conversation will revisit favorite character moments from the series and give fans an inside look at the process of filming the animal-friendly period piece.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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“Clubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubby. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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