Definition of venuenext
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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding mania has continued to peak in recent days as rumors swirl that the couple have cemented their wedding date, guest list, and venue for a summer celebration. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 Originally opened in 1997, Churchill Grounds was a core venue for live jazz for nearly 30 years and one of only a handful of places where music performances could be consistently enjoyed in Atlanta. Mike Jordan, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026 These agreements allowed venues and promoters to participate in service-fee revenue, creating financial incentives to adopt Ticketmaster’s system. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 Those without tickets also gathered around the venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of their idols. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venue
Noun
  • Gig workers for ride-hailing and food delivery platforms are receiving some temporary incentives including fuel discounts from Uber, DoorDash and others.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • It had been mounted on a small platform, which bore a little icon of a pair of feet inside a backslash circle, as though stepping into a guillotine were every museumgoer’s wish.
    Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Major companies, including Amazon, Meta, CBS News, and Block, announced large‑scale layoffs earlier in the year, with some cuts stretching into future months depending on location and role.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In 1996, the bookseller opened a two-story location in downtown’s Sundance Square, on Commerce at East 3rd streets, around the corner from the AMC Palace movie theater.
    Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Third-party review sites and homeowner forums claim Leafguard installation costs between $3,000 to $9,000 for a full installation, or between $15 to $45 per foot.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In majority-Black districts, political primaries are forums for communities to debate their futures.
    Jesse Jackson Jr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
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  • The standings coming into this week have Huntington Beach (7-1 in league) in first place followed by Corona del Mar (6-2), Newport Harbor (5-3) and Los Alamitos (4-3).
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Les Grenadiers, as the team is often called, were in the midst of a magical run through the regional tournament that determined which teams from North America would earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.
    Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Founder of polling analysis site FiveThirtyEight, he is often cited by publications and media outlets for his current work, which involves publishing his own analysis via his Substack newsletter, Silver Bulletin.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Handout/United Hatzalah Television network Channel 12 showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky from the site.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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