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as in museums
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed
at its headquarters the company maintains a fashionable salon filled with works of modern art
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as in places
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business
a hair salon
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Recent Examples of salons
The lobby and salons feature textile works from Belgian artist Emma Terweduwe.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Police said detectives learned more than $18,000 was stolen and used for personal purchases like restaurants, vacations, sports gambling websites and nail salons.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinem has been hosting salons in her home for decades.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
As someone who gravitates toward darker nail colors—probably dating back to my ’90s obsession with Chanel’s iconic Vamp—I’ve popped in and out of nail salons for decades without giving the best nude nail polishes their due consideration.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
According to the auction house’s listing, Francatelli was a secretary to fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon, who was famous for her dress designs in popular London, Paris, and New York salons.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Located in the Marais, a few blocks from the Seine, the name nods not to Cardinal Mazarin himself but to the literary salons of his era, when the great thinkers, performers, and artists of 17th-century Paris gathered in lavish settings.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Police said detectives learned more than $18,000 was stolen and used for personal purchases like restaurants, vacations, sports gambling websites and nail salons.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Steinem has been hosting salons in her home for decades.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
As someone who gravitates toward darker nail colors—probably dating back to my ’90s obsession with Chanel’s iconic Vamp—I’ve popped in and out of nail salons for decades without giving the best nude nail polishes their due consideration.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2026
The resulting images contrasted sharply with those produced by the Peranakan enthusiasts who formed social clubs and salons to practice their craft.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026
According to the auction house’s listing, Francatelli was a secretary to fashion designer Lucy Duff Gordon, who was famous for her dress designs in popular London, Paris, and New York salons.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Located in the Marais, a few blocks from the Seine, the name nods not to Cardinal Mazarin himself but to the literary salons of his era, when the great thinkers, performers, and artists of 17th-century Paris gathered in lavish settings.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salons
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Due to financial straits brought about by the pandemic, industry guidelines surrounding institutional collections were relaxed, paving the way for museums to use money gained from art sales not solely for acquiring more art but rather for care of existing collections.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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For days spent exploring museums, cafés, and historic neighborhoods, the Travelon Heritage Crossbody Bag strikes the ideal balance between polished and practical.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Wolves, who immediately finished in the Europa League places in 2019 after a six-season spell away from the top flight, offer a more realistic target.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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A little farther on, the Distillery District offers a different kind of browse, with heritage buildings now home to galleries, boutiques, and bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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People entering the visitors' galleries to watch floor debates must go through a second set of detectors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Your fellow guests are likely to be a mix of local staycationing families on weekends and holidays, and those traveling on business or attending events during the week in the hotel’s conference facilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Julie Pearson Clark, a Marietta resident, said the idea of converting warehouses into detention facilities raises serious questions.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bills come on the heels of legislation passed last year that sought to limit immigration enforcement at health care facilities, including by prohibiting medical establishments from allowing federal agents without a valid search warrant or court order into private areas.—
Claudia Boyd Barrett,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Salons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salons. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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