nightlife

noun

Definition of nightlifenext
as in entertainment

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Recent Examples of nightlife Caro Editions presented Caro Club, a collection that explores the relationship between fashion and nightlife. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 The couple has become embedded in Chicago’s nightlife, curating events and performing in some of Chicago’s most popular venues. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Police also revived the Entertainment District Unit to address trends of violent crime near bars and nightlife spots. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 But the erstwhile nightlife entrepreneur hasn’t been emotionally bereft throughout his legal ordeal. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightlife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightlife
  1. entertainment
  2. amusement
Noun
  • Potential suitors would also naturally be looking at what the future holds for the entertainment business at large.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The global board game market has been on the upswing since 2020, when people looked for new entertainment and hobbies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • And the crowd on-hand watching the festivities roared in amusement.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • New Atlas The rides were in varying stages of decay, and there seemed to be a lot of orphaned carousel horses from other amusement centers dotted across the park.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of amusement

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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightlife. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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