speakeasy

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Recent Examples of speakeasy As the sun sets, New York invites spontaneous adventures, from moonlit strolls in Central Park to late-night escapades in chic speakeasies. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024 Where prior generations might have been in the thrall of speakeasies and inscrutable cocktail ingredients, drinkers who turned 21 during the pandemic’s upheaval want an experience with less friction. Kate Bernot, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024 The bar—then a speakeasy, open only on Fridays—had been in the Balzano family since 1917. Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 Inspired by the very essence of Nova Scotia, this waterfront property boasts its own sailboat for guests as well as a private speakeasy with perfect views of the Halifax Harbour and the boardwalk from the lounge and outdoor terrace. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for speakeasy 
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Noun
  • Justin Vivian Bond, 61, New York, an artist and performer who, in their long career as cabaret singer, has stood up for civil rights, offered solace and humor to members of the gay community and inspired other transgender artists.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The cafe also said Friedman’s original performances there, in 2003, 2004, and 2006, were organized by Sondheim and cabaret singer Barbara Cook, who handled the lighting.
    Jane Levere, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • The gunfire broke out blocks from the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub mass shooting that occurred on June 12, 2016, when a 29-year-old shooter killed 49 people.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Artists directed music videos, created installations for nightclubs, and appeared on television.
    Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Supper clubs in Wisconsin go back to 1920s roadhouses and dance halls, but the social club concept really had its heyday in the ‘50s and ‘60s, says Faiola.
    Samantha Leal, Bon Appétit, 10 Oct. 2024
  • With everything along the 92-mile Denali Park Road suddenly isolated after mile 43, the 32-cabin roadhouse pivoted to a fly-in-only model.
    Terry Ward, TIME, 25 July 2024
Noun
  • The circular pedestal tables, complete with cozy loveseats and wire chairs by Warren Platner, are scattered around the room like a Parisian bistro.
    Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Outside, there’s even a front patio space that would be perfect for a cute bistro set for two.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • This Livermore movie theater and alehouse will show the NFC championship in high-def on a 30-foot screen.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The London Evening Post didn’t give her name, simply identifying her as the keeper of the Queen’s Head alehouse.
    Katie Dancey-Downs, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2022
Noun
  • Rumblings of the trend were first felt last spring when labels like Prada, Carven, Altuzarra, and even Staud took suede out of the saloon and brought it onto their fall runways.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
  • While testing out new menus and chefs along itineraries may prove the norm, a capable, modern galley is located along the starboard side of the saloon should consensus dictate dining on board.
    Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Entry fees and sponsorships for the three-year-old competition support the Canadian Craft Brewers Association, which promotes and protects the interests of over 1,200 small and independent craft breweries, brewpubs and their supplier partners in Canada.
    Don Tse, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Pints, bottles and cans will be available at Oaken Barrel's Greenwood brewpub.
    Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • There's also a small pub in the east village called Scratcher.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Before then, the neighborhood was primarily a red-light district with a handful of pubs and hostels catering to backpackers.
    Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024

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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speakeasy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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