as in nightclub
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
a singing superstar who got her start singing in the cabarets of New York City
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Recent Examples of cabaret
That venue has since closed, so the show has been transferred to Mrs. Murphy’s, which previously hosted Ghostlight’s holiday cabarets.
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
What resulted was a raucous reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln as a wannabe cabaret singer with ringlet curls and a penchant for drinking.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Where other roles in the show — like the vivacious cabaret star Sally Bowles (played in this production by Tony nominee Eva Noblezada) — interact primarily with one another, the Emcee is most interested in speaking directly to the audience.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
Based on the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann, the jukebox musical takes its name from a famous French nightclub — founded in the 19th century and still open today — and follows a fictional romance between cabaret performer Satine and bohemian songwriter Christian.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
What resulted was a raucous reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln as a wannabe cabaret singer with ringlet curls and a penchant for drinking.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Where other roles in the show — like the vivacious cabaret star Sally Bowles (played in this production by Tony nominee Eva Noblezada) — interact primarily with one another, the Emcee is most interested in speaking directly to the audience.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
Based on the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann, the jukebox musical takes its name from a famous French nightclub — founded in the 19th century and still open today — and follows a fictional romance between cabaret performer Satine and bohemian songwriter Christian.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabaret
Noun
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Officer Michael Miles — who also worked security at the nightclub and knew Armstrong — tried to talk him into putting the gun away for several minutes, Merriweather wrote.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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It's performed in the round at the intimate Circle in the Square Theatre, which has been transformed into a swank nightclub with two separate stages and table seating.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Mushroom coffee is pretty much everywhere by now—from the beverage aisle of the grocery store to your favorite healthy cafe.—
Laura Solla,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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Aside from a few food and coffee options on either side of Harris Ranch and a smattering in Bown Crossing, there are no restaurants, dining spots or cafes for neighbors to gather.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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The Portuguese international is reportedly of interest to clubs in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal leading the race to land Fernandes.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Before West Ham’s final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest, Wan-Bissaka was named the club’s player of the year.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Cabaret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabaret. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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