nightlife

noun

Definition of nightlifenext
as in entertainment

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Recent Examples of nightlife Options included artsy, family-friendly, historic, nightlife, relaxed and upscale. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Miami Beach is hosting the Professional Convention Management Association Convening Leaders in January 2027, effectively giving thousands of the world’s meeting planners a chance to experience Miami’s beaches, nightlife and cultural amenities. — Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 For the photographer Andrea Martí, who staged the scene inside of a vintage London nightlife hotspot, the point was for her subjects to yearn. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 And the pulsing strip that is Ocean Drive is a short stroll away for quick dips in the ocean, classic Art Deco façades, and buzzy nightlife. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nightlife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nightlife
  1. entertainment
  2. amusement
Noun
  • For those involved with Powell Gardens, however, the anniversary was about more than adding new entertainment.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 201-room property has evolved into a destination for elevated dining, craft cocktails and live entertainment.
    — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertainment
Noun
  • Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun, a combined amusement and water park that makes an easy add-on to any early season game-day itinerary.
    — Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson posted a selfie alongside his teammate Arvid Lindblad on an EasyJet flight out of Belgium last Sunday, sparking amusement among fans who had not expected two F1 drivers to put faith in the budget airline.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of amusement

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“Nightlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nightlife. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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