as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
would sometimes experience multiplex moods in the course of a single day
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Recent Examples of multiplex
Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Frankenstein had lived a long life in popular culture by 1994, but at the multiplex, Kenneth Branagh’s film marked the classic Mary Shelley novel’s first studio adaptation in decades.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025
Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The property currently houses retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and LA Fitness, as well as a multiplex theater.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The property currently houses retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and LA Fitness, as well as a multiplex theater.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Frankenstein had lived a long life in popular culture by 1994, but at the multiplex, Kenneth Branagh’s film marked the classic Mary Shelley novel’s first studio adaptation in decades.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Dec. 2025
Noun
Eleven multiplex movie theaters have closed in the state since 2022, including two this month in Hartford and Middletown.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
The property currently houses retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and LA Fitness, as well as a multiplex theater.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
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In interviews with more than a dozen Jewish voters across the country, spanning a range of political ideologies, ages, and backgrounds, many described feeling increasingly disconnected from both parties.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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To be fair, all these components are present in Court Street Grocers’ standard Italian combo, too—but the result, in that case, is less adjacent to perfection, with too many strong notes competing for the same frequencies.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Actor Issa Rae, musician Bela Fleck and author Louise Penny were among the numerous artists who withdrew from appearances, while consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming resigned.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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However, numerous search warrants turned up empty and the main players of the heist have all since died.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The protections for Haitians were first granted in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and have been extended multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pitman did not respond to multiple interview requests early Monday evening, by which time the Gillyweeds Facebook page appeared to have been taken down.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Boulder International Film Festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The show’s first two episodes (which have a total run time of about 55 minutes) will play in select AMC cinemas on April 18, five days before the show’s full season debuts on Netflix.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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