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Recent Examples of parlor
The clinic has expanded to include three exam rooms, a parlor, exterior waiting room, office and pharmacy for IMA’s medications.
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Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Ideal for couples looking for a cozy weekend escape, the inn offers daily continental breakfast (plus specialty breakfasts on weekends and holidays), a Victorian parlor, crackling fireplaces, and a great room shimmering with crystalline chandeliers.
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Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
Beyond the decor, this was a great room for entertaining during our girls weekend, thanks to the formal dining area and entertaining parlor that fits up to ten.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The date was chosen because of its proximity to the anniversary of the Goetz shooting, as well as that of the 1986 killing of Michael Griffith, a young black man, after a white mob attacked him outside a pizza parlor in Howard Beach.
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Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Ideal for couples looking for a cozy weekend escape, the inn offers daily continental breakfast (plus specialty breakfasts on weekends and holidays), a Victorian parlor, crackling fireplaces, and a great room shimmering with crystalline chandeliers.
—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
Beyond the decor, this was a great room for entertaining during our girls weekend, thanks to the formal dining area and entertaining parlor that fits up to ten.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The date was chosen because of its proximity to the anniversary of the Goetz shooting, as well as that of the 1986 killing of Michael Griffith, a young black man, after a white mob attacked him outside a pizza parlor in Howard Beach.
—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlor
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.
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Antetokounmpo, 31, delivered the franchise's first championship in 50 years in 2021 and cemented his place among the greatest players in team history.
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The fire at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights began burning Wednesday, hours after Bass departed for the dedication of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.
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Noncitizens have testified about similar conditions at supposedly temporary ICE detention facilities around the country.
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In addition to fast-food tastes and trends, the YouGov report analyzed consumers' views of casual-dining and specialty-dining establishments and offered a profile of weekly fast-food diners.
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The city boasts nearly 24 coworking spaces per 100,000 residents—the highest concentration among large cities—and ranks second in leisure establishments, giving young professionals countless opportunities to connect outside traditional workplaces.
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“Parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlor. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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