nightlife

noun

Definition of nightlifenext
as in entertainment

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Recent Examples of nightlife In Dayton, Ohio, four people were injured in a shooting on the evening of July 3 in the Oregon District, a neighborhood known for nightlife and restaurants, according to a statement from the Oregon District Business Association. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 July 2026 City officials have been eager to crack down on the area’s rowdy nightlife scene, especially after a shooting in December and a Spring Break brawl captured on social media. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Whatever fear people had of empty hotel rooms and dead nightlife areas for this World Cup have not been realized. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 The experience blends elevated nightlife with the over-the-top spirit that has defined Las Vegas entertainment for decades. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightlife
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  1. entertainment
  2. amusement
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  • Photo courtesy of Easterseals For more than 40 years, the Media Access Awards has been one of the entertainment industry’s few dedicated platforms for recognizing disability representation on screen.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • In an era of entertainment increasingly dependent on franchises, Christopher Nolan has turned his name into one of them.
    — Gene Park, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
Definition of entertainment
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  • Yet El-Sayed speaks about the controversy with something approaching amusement.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 8 July 2026
  • Quassy tickets start at just $33 for all-day access to either the amusement or waterpark.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of amusement

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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightlife. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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