salons

noun

plural of salon
1
as in museums
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed at its headquarters the company maintains a fashionable salon filled with works of modern art

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2
as in places
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business a hair salon

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Recent Examples of salons The celebration unfolded in one of Lapérouse’s intimate salons, L’Astrolabe, where the table was dressed in a romantic, candlelit style that matched the post-Cannes mood. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026 Meander the Madoo These winding garden paths in Sagaponack are where painter Robert Dash hosted friends like Willem de Kooning, Alex Katz, and James Schuyler for alfresco artists’ salons in the ’70s. — Lucy Boyle, Curbed, 1 July 2026 This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 The product will be live in salons in the fall. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The murder was the only subject of conversation in barber shops and beauty salons, in diners and bars. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026 From the 60-plus-car field to many fan zones, bars, restaurants, shops, miles of camp sites, viewing spots, the drivers parade in the city — even complimentary hair salons. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Habermas also lavishes attention on coffeehouses, reading clubs, salons, and other in-between places where new ideas were taking shape. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salons
  1. museums
  2. places
  3. galleries
  4. facilities
  5. establishments
Noun
  • The findings add to a wider debate about making museums and galleries feel less intimidating and more welcoming to everyone.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
  • The Smithsonian, primarily known for its public museums in Washington, also assists investigators by identifying bird remains, called snarge, after aircraft collisions.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of museums
Noun
  • On his posts online, Americans have responded with tons of recommendations for places to visit and where to eat, and some have even invited him over for a homecooked meal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Many places sell Taylor Farms produce, including Publix, Whole Foods, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, The Fresh Market, Walmart, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market and Dollar General, according to Taylor Farms’ website.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of places
Noun
  • The show reads as a curious experiment in intra-museum diplomacy, tucked into four modest rooms that bridge the Islamic and European galleries.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Shoppers should head to nearby Old Town Plaza, where the 400-year-old square and historic buildings offer boutiques and galleries with finds both fine and kitschy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of galleries
Noun
  • Iran state media claimed its forces had targeted US forces and facilities across Bahrain and Kuwait.
    — Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Omid lives about a mile from port facilities that were hit last week.
    — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of facilities
Noun
  • No establishments scored over 30 during this round of inspections, but a convenience store received a warning for insufficient hot water.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of establishments

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