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as in playhouse
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
there's still one theater in town that shows independent films
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as in drama
the public performance of plays
have been fascinated by the theater ever since I was a child
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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the lecturer waited until the theater was full before beginning
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Recent Examples of theater
Their 109-108 escape against the Philadelphia 76ers provided compelling theater, just not to all of the Celtics players.
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Jay King, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
Williams went on to become a nightclub founder and theatre director.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Metcalf is one of America’s great theater stars, and also, a winner of and nominee for a vast number of Emmys.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
No, my director’s cuts play in 3,000 theaters.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Jay King, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
Williams went on to become a nightclub founder and theatre director.
—Makena Gera, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Metcalf is one of America’s great theater stars, and also, a winner of and nominee for a vast number of Emmys.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
No, my director’s cuts play in 3,000 theaters.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
Noun
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Now, two years into her tenure at the Théâtre National de Strasbourg, Guiela Nguyen is focused on bringing people who don’t necessarily speak French to the playhouse.—
Laura Cappelle,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hipp evokes an opulent playhouse, with a bold palette, swathes of rich velvet, and plenty of colorful art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The race came with some drama as a late caution sent the finale into overtime.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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But there was a moment of minor drama in the first half.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After Itsaragrisil eventually summoned security to escort Bosch out of the auditorium, other pageant hopefuls stood up to follow suit, as seen in the livestream feed.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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City Attorney Evan Goyke told the crowd inside the auditorium at Milwaukee Public Schools district office that drivers who think a reckless driving citation will be pled down to a speeding ticket are wrong.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Exhausting the fund potentially sets the stage for a similar situation in December if the shutdown isn’t resolved by then.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The amendment invests an additional $450,000 in Birth to Three providers, which help families with children who experience disabilities and developmental delays, including vision and hearing challenges, during the crucial early stage of development.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Live Nation will operate the amphitheater.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
28 Oct. 2025
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At its center is a large, multi-purpose, open air central plaza that transforms from a relaxed seating area to an amphitheater or community space.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The reality is that housing production is a very complex issue.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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With this lack of running back production, a heavy load has fallen on the shoulders of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who ranks third on the Chiefs with 285 rushing yards.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some are made for entertainment or education, while others focus on emotional support or companionship.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Headquartered in London, Longwave will focus on factual content for the global TV market across all unscripted genres – from investigative series, factual entertainment formats through to human interest stories.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The negative reviews — some going as far as calling All’s Fair the worst show ever with the worst acting — triggered a new media cycle of stories.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Lawrence's Oscar-winning acting is known for stealing scenes, but during a recent outing in New York City, her straight-leg jeans took the spotlight.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Theater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theater. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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