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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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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 model itself came up as much as the work, with an emphasis on mentorship, salons, and slower growth.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
But the fitness booking platform has evolved beyond the gym, partnering with thousands of salons, spas, and services to meet a broader definition of wellness.
—Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
The lobby and salons feature textile works from Belgian artist Emma Terweduwe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Police said detectives learned more than $18,000 was stolen and used for personal purchases like restaurants, vacations, sports gambling websites and nail salons.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinem has been hosting salons in her home for decades.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
As someone who gravitates toward darker nail colors—probably dating back to my ’90s obsession with Chanel’s iconic Vamp—I’ve popped in and out of nail salons for decades without giving the best nude nail polishes their due consideration.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
But the fitness booking platform has evolved beyond the gym, partnering with thousands of salons, spas, and services to meet a broader definition of wellness.
—Time Contributors, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
The lobby and salons feature textile works from Belgian artist Emma Terweduwe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Police said detectives learned more than $18,000 was stolen and used for personal purchases like restaurants, vacations, sports gambling websites and nail salons.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinem has been hosting salons in her home for decades.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
As someone who gravitates toward darker nail colors—probably dating back to my ’90s obsession with Chanel’s iconic Vamp—I’ve popped in and out of nail salons for decades without giving the best nude nail polishes their due consideration.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salons
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At museums, galleries, and fairs, artists working in this ancient medium are showing work ranging from classic forms like cups and vases to figurative and abstract sculpture.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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Anyone who has spent time in the archives knows that heroic work is being done to preserve Hollywood history on the lots, museums and archives around the world.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Noun
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These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The House galleries erupted in screams, chants, sirens, and outrage as the vote was taken.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Farther up the shore are photogenic lighthouses, wild beaches and artsy communities like Mendocino and Fort Bragg that blend galleries, gourmet dining, and lodging in seafront inns and Victorian mansions.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The examples include two auto body repair and used car facilities directly across the street.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Diamond Recovery Group, a national network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health treatment facilities, continues to distinguish itself by earning and maintaining the highest level of accreditation in the industry.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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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
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The ordinance will also allow customers or employees to sue drug retail or food retail establishments that violate the law for civil penalties of up to $1,000 per employee per day, plus attorneys’ fees.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Salons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salons. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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