Thesaurus results for SPEAKEASIES

speakeasies

noun

plural of speakeasy

as in nightclubs

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Raudel would, on occasion, go out to nightclubs with his cousins.

— Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Clearly, this is not for those who crave après-ski bars and nightclubs.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of nightclubs

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Salon Toulouse, the ship's main lounge and bar, inspired by vintage Parisian cabarets and complete with deep red velvet armchairs, was Joie de Vivre's main social hub for sundowners and digestifs.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of cabarets

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Pineapple Grove Arts District Just off Atlantic Avenue, this artsy enclave is best known for its independent boutiques, casual bistros, and a steady lineup of galleries, including House of Perna, Brulé Gastro-Kitchen, and Addison Gallery.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Opened in April by chef Kevin Finch and his wife, Alexa, the Greenpoint restaurant is inspired by Parisian bistros, with seasonal dishes that are both comforting and complex.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026

Definition of bistros

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Chinese mega-corps BYD is making huge inroads in European markets with its technically accomplished saloons and SUVs.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
By 1884, a map of the Central Business District shows hotels, saloons, dry goods shops, cigar manufacturers, and stores selling everything from shoes, to jewelry and even a winemaker.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of saloons

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It will be argued endlessly in barrooms in Pittsburgh.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
By the early 1930s, widespread crime, tainted liquor and the need for tax revenue fueled public dissatisfaction, ultimately leading to Prohibition’s repeal in 1933 and the return of regulated barrooms.

— Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

Definition of barrooms

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In melanoma patients, Keytruda treatment can result in fatigue, diarrhea, rash and inflammation of joints and muscles, as well as of healthy organs in some cases.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
At a time when Republican leaders are increasingly targeting the state’s growing Muslim communities, halal barbecue joints like Goldee’s are thriving in Texas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

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