Definition of venuenext
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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Instead, experts say more contagious threats could pose greater challenges during the tournament and other large events this summer, particularly because international visitors could move through multiple venues and cities in a matter of days. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 4 June 2026 Undeniably, Disney Springs boasts more than a few of them, and this year, three such venues — The Edison, Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s — are teaming up to serve three equally potent potables in support of the cause. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026 Those tours typically play venues larger than the Greek, Irvine’s Great Park Live or Costa Mesa’s fairgrounds-adjacent Pacific Amphitheatre, but smaller than the Hollywood Bowl. Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 These enclaves emerged as cruise ships ballooned in size and can provide a more private, serene experience away from the ever-growing roster of restaurants, theaters, water parks, and entertainment venues. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
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Noun
  • One of the only calendar moments the site leans into is Halloween, where thousands upon thousands of videos flood the platform, from DIY Halloween costume tutorials to full-length horror films, a YouTube spokesman tells me.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 2 June 2026
  • These operational realities influenced the development of Beacon Connect, a platform designed to improve communication and visibility for transportation teams, schools, and families through real-time operational insights and coordination tools.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The graffiti on their inner walls, where unknown others have marked their presence, suggests that these tunnels have occupied a number of locations across Berlin.
    Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Food and drink While in-room dining is always tempting (and ideal for breakfast in bed, of course), there’s no shortage of dining options at this location.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Viewed together, these facts all point to New York as a more convenient and appropriate forum.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
  • Additionally, our team dug into customer reviews and referenced forums of public discussion like Reddit to identify the exact activewear labels women can’t stop talking about right now (and find out why).
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Now, events take place in big cities, suburbs and small towns around the world.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • Under protocols established to monitor their health and protect the community, a quarantine order is in place.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Braun said Panish had sought to portray his client as hiding in the bushes near the crash site, but in reality, those bushes were vines and the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Erickson was easily seen.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
  • The land that the resort occupies is a remarkable site of geological, cultural, and ecological significance and the work of the Discovery center centers that throughout your holiday.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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