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Recent Examples of clubby But this doesn’t always lead to deeper engagement with the work, and the velocity of snappy, viral tweets only deepens the notoriously clubby drama of each profession. WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022 Sky Suites’ 420 accommodations have shed dark, clubby interiors for a look inspired by the views from their floor-to-ceiling windows. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022 Chapek has struggled to ingratiate himself with Hollywood’s notoriously clubby culture of creatives and the reporters who cover them. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022 But while other eateries slowly came back to life as restrictions eased, the Lambs Club—housed in a tight, clubby space, with no windows or exterior access—was far more difficult to revive. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022 See All Example Sentences for clubby
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubby
Adjective
  • The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.
    Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
  • This could be social pressure, emotional spending or a lack of emergency savings.
    Gabriel Rodríguez, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The outgoing chief scientist was also the agency’s climate adviser.
    David W. Brown, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
  • People who want to simplify their monthly budget by reducing the number of outgoing payments may appreciate debt consolidation solutions as well.
    Michelle Lambright Black, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Planting a pollinator garden with milkweed (the only plant the butterflies will lay eggs on) and nectar-producing plants (for eating) can provide a hospitable habitat for migrating monarchs.
    Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Furthermore, a focused approach to marketing Elgin as a hospitable destination for investment could yield substantial long-term benefits.
    Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Cabello’s paintings continually open, as if the artist is drawing back the curtain on better, more convivial worlds.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Clubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubby. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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