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 Fox Theatre has formed its own content studio and is seeking artists, employees and community members who want to share their connection to the venue. Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Those venues also were the kickoff point for the couple’s wardrobes throughout the wedding. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 The hotel will also be the venue for certain closed-door activities of the market. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 While the convenience and historical significance of the venues were paramount, the spaces offered additional benefits. Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venue
Noun
  • It's based on the company's MQB platform, which underpins the T-Cross subcompact SUV and the Polo hatchback.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond distribution, the deal includes a co-production slate between ReelShort and Indonesian production houses, with resulting series set to appear on both platforms.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Starting Sunday, customers will be able to go to the new location for brunch, which is the regular menu with the addition of a breakfast sandwich.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The county was also the location of a high-profile immigration raid in Wilder last October, where over 100 people were detained at a horse racetrack, a popular gathering spot for Latino families in the area.
    Rachel Spacek, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Tech Challenges While the chair’s speech and the sideline chatter about economic and political events frequently dominate news from the symposium, Jackson Hole is also an important forum for high level debate on economic research.
    Maria Eloisa Capurro, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The candidate forum, held at Coloma Community Center in Elmhurst, reflected the fierce intraparty generational battle between the two Democrats.
    Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Big sophomore Charlie Beniot, 6-foot-2, 230 pounds, came on in his place and performed admirably.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Cubs and Brewers square off seven times in that span, with Monday’s victory putting the North Siders 7 games back of first-place Milwaukee.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Announced in 2024, the 133-acre site will include the packaging fab and research and development centers where top AI customers can work alongside SK Hynix on developing memory.
    Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The region is popular for tourism, trekking, and religious pilgrimage to temples and sacred sites revered across multiple faiths – all of which draw large numbers of visitors during summer and early fall.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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