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Recent Examples of honky-tonk
Throughout their first five albums, the band has spun a web, not unlike the orb weavers of their native Virginia, that marries country, rock, honky-tonk grit and Appalachian soul with rowdy barroom energy.
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The couple started dating in 2021 after being set up on a blind date and ended up at a honky-tonk.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 May 2026
On Sunday, the lineup includes Tatiana Hargreaves, a rising-star in the bluegrass fiddling scene, with her band and special guest Michael Daves; the honky-tonk duo Caleb Lauder and Reeb Wllms with their band the Cali Cutups; and Pleasanton native and all-world strings player Tony Furtado.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
The video was filmed at Fort Worth Stockyards staple Billy Bob’s Texas last fall, according to a spokesperson for the world’s largest honky-tonk.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Its melody unfolds in legato phrases that drift across the bar line; its harmonic language leans toward George Gershwin’s chromaticism more than Hank Williams’s honky-tonk.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Watch top country acts and pro bull riders perform at Billy Bob's, the world's largest honky-tonk spanning more than three acres.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The couple started dating in 2021 after being set up on a blind date and ended up at a honky-tonk.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 May 2026
On Sunday, the lineup includes Tatiana Hargreaves, a rising-star in the bluegrass fiddling scene, with her band and special guest Michael Daves; the honky-tonk duo Caleb Lauder and Reeb Wllms with their band the Cali Cutups; and Pleasanton native and all-world strings player Tony Furtado.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
The video was filmed at Fort Worth Stockyards staple Billy Bob’s Texas last fall, according to a spokesperson for the world’s largest honky-tonk.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Its melody unfolds in legato phrases that drift across the bar line; its harmonic language leans toward George Gershwin’s chromaticism more than Hank Williams’s honky-tonk.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Watch top country acts and pro bull riders perform at Billy Bob's, the world's largest honky-tonk spanning more than three acres.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for honky-tonk
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The hotel is also home to speakeasy bar Under the Stairs, Belgian brasserie Le Petit Bon Bon, gastronomic restaurant Palais Royal, and Coutume, a concept store for Belgian designers.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Throughout their first five albums, the band has spun a web, not unlike the orb weavers of their native Virginia, that marries country, rock, honky-tonk grit and Appalachian soul with rowdy barroom energy.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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This updated 1990 ranch near Lake Norman has a step-up barroom just off the vaulted living room, with an eight-door cabinet and beverage fridge.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a June 2023 interview with PEOPLE, Wilson recalled their first date at a dance hall and saloon that was known for its cheap drinks and live music.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The journey takes a fateful turn when Louise fatally shoots a man who is trying to rape Thelma in a saloon parking lot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The whole pie is cut into small squares or rectangles, known as a party or tavern cut.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Riegelsville Housed in an 1838 building along the Delaware River, Riegelsville Inn serves hearty American fare in a cozy tavern setting.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Shuckers Oyster Bar keeps the seafood bounty going, with Crab Louie and fish and chips in a more relaxed pub atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The beer aisles in the surrounding supermarkets were barren, pubs were packed and the streets flooded.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The waters around the archipelago are brimming with one-of-a-kind dive sites, including a manta ray cleaning station, a coral underworld known as Melissa’s Garden and window-like swim-throughs.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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That led police to request assistance from the marine units with San Francisco and Oakland police, as well as a dive team from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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While not all clip joints offer refreshments, a fair number find this is a popular extra in a competitive industry.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Honky-tonk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honky-tonk. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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