as in social
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
new in town, she was hoping some of her clubbier coworkers might show her the city's hot spots
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Recent Examples of clubby
But this doesn’t always lead to deeper engagement with the work, and the velocity of snappy, viral tweets only deepens the notoriously clubby drama of each profession.
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WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022
Sky Suites’ 420 accommodations have shed dark, clubby interiors for a look inspired by the views from their floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022
Chapek has struggled to ingratiate himself with Hollywood’s notoriously clubby culture of creatives and the reporters who cover them.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022
But while other eateries slowly came back to life as restrictions eased, the Lambs Club—housed in a tight, clubby space, with no windows or exterior access—was far more difficult to revive.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022
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WIRED, 8 Sep. 2022
Sky Suites’ 420 accommodations have shed dark, clubby interiors for a look inspired by the views from their floor-to-ceiling windows.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 22 Apr. 2022
Chapek has struggled to ingratiate himself with Hollywood’s notoriously clubby culture of creatives and the reporters who cover them.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2022
But while other eateries slowly came back to life as restrictions eased, the Lambs Club—housed in a tight, clubby space, with no windows or exterior access—was far more difficult to revive.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clubby
Adjective
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The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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At the weekly senior lunch social in North Liberty, Iowa, chicken was on the menu, but Social Security was top of mind.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The carmaker claims that its new 2026 Solterra can now deliver up to 285 miles on a single charge, despite the fact that its 75-kWh battery is only 2 kWh larger than the outgoing version.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And once the office closes, key efforts to streamline the Pentagon’s tech talent pipeline and counter adversarial drones will be shuttered, one outgoing employee told Politico.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the South, our houses are all about the exterior charm which sets the tone for the inviting and hospitable interior beyond the front door.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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Software firm Adobe received a less-than-hospitable reception from the community after debuting on fast-growing X alternative Bluesky.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Smith’s flow is no longer conversational, liquidy and silver-tongued; his lyrics are no longer convivial or directed straight to the heart and head.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite the stress and uncertainty, the atmosphere among stranded passengers was convivial, according to Billie.—
Francesca Street,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Clubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clubby. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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