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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
But a drone had hit one of its salons, shattering a heating pipe and flooding the premises.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The launch of the shampoo and conditioner also signal the company’s intentions to speak to consumers, as well as professional salons.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Underlying the circulation of Proust’s work in post-independence Ireland was a network of literary salons (including regular gatherings at Devenport O’Neill’s home) and little magazines along with thriving modern-language departments in the nation’s universities.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
At other locations in the valley, hospices operated inside strip malls alongside burrito stands, nail salons, dance studios, tax preparers and even an auto parts store and wrecking yard.
—William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Events Live conversations, salons, and immersive gatherings that bring the Big Think community together.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
As the evening progressed, the party continued on around the corner into the landmark salons of the Hôtel d’Evreux on the Place Vendôme.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
By the early 20th century, Japanese immigrants opened restaurants, beauty salons, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses in lower downtown Denver.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Tim Lister, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The launch of the shampoo and conditioner also signal the company’s intentions to speak to consumers, as well as professional salons.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Underlying the circulation of Proust’s work in post-independence Ireland was a network of literary salons (including regular gatherings at Devenport O’Neill’s home) and little magazines along with thriving modern-language departments in the nation’s universities.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
At other locations in the valley, hospices operated inside strip malls alongside burrito stands, nail salons, dance studios, tax preparers and even an auto parts store and wrecking yard.
—William La Jeunesse, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Events Live conversations, salons, and immersive gatherings that bring the Big Think community together.
—Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
As the evening progressed, the party continued on around the corner into the landmark salons of the Hôtel d’Evreux on the Place Vendôme.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
By the early 20th century, Japanese immigrants opened restaurants, beauty salons, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses in lower downtown Denver.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salons
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Art connoisseurs and culture enthusiasts have more than 100 galleries and over 50 museums to choose from.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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In South Dallas, art isn’t only found in museums, but on the walls of a neighborhood looking to revitalize.—
Aria Jones,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the bond market, Treasury yields fell as investors looked for safer places to park their cash.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are three floors of galleries and exhibits for art, science and culture.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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Art aficionados can spend hours perusing countless galleries, while foodies can feast on incredibly fresh local cuisine.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The company says this infrastructure-free approach allows operators to deploy the system quickly across existing cold storage facilities.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Avoid allergens While most multivitamin companies avoid using common allergens like soy, nuts and dairy, some share production facilities.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eleven food establishments, not including Maht Gaek and Kolache Factory, scored below 80.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Salons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salons. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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