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Recent Examples of Synonyms for honky-tonks
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On a single day in 1900, a former schoolteacher destroyed three saloons using bricks, rocks, and a billiard ball—all to advance the cause of temperance.—
The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
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The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.—
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By the early 1930s, widespread crime, tainted liquor and the need for tax revenue fueled public dissatisfaction, ultimately leading to Prohibition’s repeal in 1933 and the return of regulated barrooms.—
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The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.—
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The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.—
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Meanwhile, local shopkeepers sell everything from home décor to fine art, and restaurants range from cheery cafes to moody pubs.—
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For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.—
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“Honky-tonks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honky-tonks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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