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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 celebration unfolded in one of Lapérouse’s intimate salons, L’Astrolabe, where the table was dressed in a romantic, candlelit style that matched the post-Cannes mood.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Meander the Madoo These winding garden paths in Sagaponack are where painter Robert Dash hosted friends like Willem de Kooning, Alex Katz, and James Schuyler for alfresco artists’ salons in the ’70s.
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Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
1 July 2026
This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
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Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The product will be live in salons in the fall.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The murder was the only subject of conversation in barber shops and beauty salons, in diners and bars.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
From the 60-plus-car field to many fan zones, bars, restaurants, shops, miles of camp sites, viewing spots, the drivers parade in the city — even complimentary hair salons.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Habermas also lavishes attention on coffeehouses, reading clubs, salons, and other in-between places where new ideas were taking shape.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Meander the Madoo These winding garden paths in Sagaponack are where painter Robert Dash hosted friends like Willem de Kooning, Alex Katz, and James Schuyler for alfresco artists’ salons in the ’70s.
—
Lucy Boyle,
Curbed,
1 July 2026
This enabled attendees to not only take in the education in greater detail, but also to share with other stylists and colorists at their salons.
—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Nail technicians in salons across the continent need to dispose of polishes containing trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, and switch to alternatives.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The product will be live in salons in the fall.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The murder was the only subject of conversation in barber shops and beauty salons, in diners and bars.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 June 2026
From the 60-plus-car field to many fan zones, bars, restaurants, shops, miles of camp sites, viewing spots, the drivers parade in the city — even complimentary hair salons.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Habermas also lavishes attention on coffeehouses, reading clubs, salons, and other in-between places where new ideas were taking shape.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salons
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The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
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Beccari has personally called on Massimo Osanna, the head of national museums at Italy’s culture ministry, to ensure the location is ready on time.
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Its historic, walkable Sonoma Plaza, an hour north of San Francisco, offers diverse dining, galleries, and events.
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Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.
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Another $13 billion involved damage to infrastructure, including telecommunications, power grids, highways, railways, ports, airports, water systems and oil and gas facilities.
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The local health department is responsible for the initial investigation of consumer complaints regarding foods served or sold at retail food facilities, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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Las Vegas establishments lead with creations such as Nobu's Caviar Taco and Drai's Cotton Candy & Caviar.
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Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to release those inspections to the public.
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“Salons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salons. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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