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
The rear Kitchen Table space boasts a clubbier vibe, which is likely why this bar draws long lines and impossibly stylish crowds upon opening and well into the night.
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
At the moment, the smaller, clubbier HFPA has been disbanded in favor of a larger and more representative group of global journalists.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
The move from billion-user platforms back to balkanized networks on clubbier apps such as Discord could allow savvy individuals to step in and bridge distinct worlds.
—W. David Marx, The Atlantic, 1 May 2024
Boyega also debuted a clubbier Versace look in a black-and-yellow button-down shirt and black pants.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 15 June 2023
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Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
At the moment, the smaller, clubbier HFPA has been disbanded in favor of a larger and more representative group of global journalists.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Jan. 2025
The move from billion-user platforms back to balkanized networks on clubbier apps such as Discord could allow savvy individuals to step in and bridge distinct worlds.
—W. David Marx, The Atlantic, 1 May 2024
Boyega also debuted a clubbier Versace look in a black-and-yellow button-down shirt and black pants.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 15 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubby
Adjective
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One of the hardest parts of shelter life is social isolation.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In Parker’s memory, Quinn was the most outgoing of the three future Rangers coaches and Sacco the quietest.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, there were more than 6,100 delays across the country, including 42 flights that were departing from Burbank (amounting to 23 percent of the airport's outgoing schedule).—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Owner and innkeeper John Lavin took over the three-story home, built in 1890, in 2021, and the property continues to charm guests with its creative design, hospitable amenities, and home-away-from-home atmosphere.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, recent increases in overnight temperatures in Texas may have made the region more hospitable to tropical species, which could explain green jays’ expansion north, according to Keitt.—
Amanda Schupak,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Greydon House, with its 20 rooms done up in blue and white, feels homey, while Life House has an inviting terrace whose firepit lends itself to a convivial atmosphere.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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More than just a bar, the venue captures the spirit of a living room—convivial and intimate.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Clubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubby. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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