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Recent Examples of speakeasy
The roaring twenties was a heyday for more than just flappers, speakeasies, and Louis Armstrong.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Dawn Manor Restaurant, a bar, speakeasy and gift shop inspired by the historic Dawn Manor.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Later in the night, the newlyweds and a few guests went to a speakeasy at a hotel.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Where to Shop L’Atelier A boutique store meets a speakeasy, L'Atelier requires an appointment to visit.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2025
Dawn Manor Restaurant, a bar, speakeasy and gift shop inspired by the historic Dawn Manor.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
Later in the night, the newlyweds and a few guests went to a speakeasy at a hotel.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Where to Shop L’Atelier A boutique store meets a speakeasy, L'Atelier requires an appointment to visit.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for speakeasy
Noun
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As master of ceremonies at her Fool’s Moon cabaret, Puella displays the kind of unearned self-assurance that usually wins praise for men and scorn for women.—
Michael Snyder,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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As a cabaret singer, Mason has headlined at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, 54 Below, Feinstein’s at the Regency, Rainbow and Stars, the Algonquin, the Plush Room in San Francisco and Davenport’s in Chicago, among many others.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The musical comedy is about a French gay couple who own a drag nightclub.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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In March 2023, the league suspended Morant for eight games after he was seen brandishing a gun on Instagram Live while at a nightclub in Colorado.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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This includes cops on the take and a Joliet roadhouse drug dealer (Chidi Ajufo) who livens things up.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The track, produced by Blake Slatkin and longtime Lizzo collaborator Ricky Reed, is a placid Strokes-y thumper whose riff periodically breaks free from its cage during a chorus that kicks the aughts-rock shtick back a few decades into roadhouse territory.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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If there’s no outdoor space available, place the bistro set in the corner of the kitchen.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Joining them are restaurants, bistros, coffee shops and more in all corners of the city.—
Linda Zavoral,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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The saloon includes vertical headlamps, Kia’s Star Map lighting and 19-inch alloy wheels.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Add a soundtrack to your visit with local music at the Spur, the Cabin, or any saloon with tunes floating out the front door.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Dec. 2024
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The publication recently polled readers about the top 10 brewpubs in the United States in 2025 — and Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse, 1322 V St. in Sacramento, made the list.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The brewpub found a home in a 30,000-square-foot building in Denver’s RiNo district in July 2016.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2025
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McHale’s, an Irish pub that once had locations in Rock Hill and Fort Mill, will reopen in Charlotte, but a timeline has not been shared.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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That’s a great sign for anyone who loves grabbing a post-work pint at any of the country’s world-famous pubs.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speakeasy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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