Definition of multiplexnext

multiplex

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noun

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Recent Examples of multiplex
Adjective
Watching their metronomic thriller does more to suggest the arrival of a hyper-sexualized answer to the Coen brothers than the progeny of William Gibson or the progenitors of multiplex psychedelia. Nick Newman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 Mainland China, with 797 Imax locations – the largest concentration in the world, representing nearly 44% of the company’s 1,796-strong commercial multiplex network – remains the biggest market and a critical part of the global story. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
To meet Ellison’s 30-title threshold, there exists zero contractual language barring the studio from sending other catalogue titles — Chinatown, The Godfather, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles — back to the multiplex in lieu of fresh product. Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 In the mid-2020s, that’s the multiplex—with Spider-Man swinging across your BMW screen, too. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiplex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
  • Quijano faced many of the same charges, including murder, kidnapping and conspiracy.
    Madison Scott, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd responded enthusiastically to the proposal, and many of the president’s supporters expressed delight at the prospect of receiving $5,000.
    Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Researchers have conducted more than 120 clinical trials of mRNA cancer vaccines since the early 2000s, investigating their potential against numerous cancer types.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The inspector reported numerous issues with food safety, including improper holding temperatures, improper thawing practices, moldy limes and unsafe storage.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Another particularly offensive example of over-screening is the BMW M5 Touring—taking a phone call in that thing turns the cinema-sized display into a blanket of black pixels just to center-screen your caller’s phone number.
    Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Described as a combination of Filipino genre cinema with American indie grit, the film explores themes including class, power and corruption.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The kingdom sounded sirens multiple times on Wednesday across several southern Saudi cities, warning residents to take shelter for fear of potential attacks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Bret even acknowledges there may be multiple killers in this episode.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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