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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
Beginning in 2004, the zAmya Theater Project connects communities throughout the Twin Cities to theater and artistic expression, centering on social justice, advocacy and collaboration, according to its website.
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Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
The movie is set to hit theaters on April 24, 2026.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
From 1935 to 1938, Temple was the biggest box office draw in the world, filling more seats in theaters than leading man Clark Gable and bona fide superstars like Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
The original score, his first for the theater, is by Nicholas Britell, of Succession-theme fame.
—Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
The movie is set to hit theaters on April 24, 2026.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
From 1935 to 1938, Temple was the biggest box office draw in the world, filling more seats in theaters than leading man Clark Gable and bona fide superstars like Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
The original score, his first for the theater, is by Nicholas Britell, of Succession-theme fame.
—Adrienne Miller, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theater
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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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Reagan and Wyman were among the most powerful couples in Hollywood at the time of adoption, having met on the set of the 1938 military comedy Brother Rat, and with Wyman winning an Oscar for her performance in the gritty drama Johnny Belinda in 1948.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year, perhaps more than any other in recent memory, is primed for drama.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson understands what this week signifies — with this playoff stage providing the opportunity to stamp greater legitimacy on the season.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The amphitheater is expected to attract national touring acts, from blockbuster shows to emerging artists.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Released by the group’s longstanding Anjunabeats label, the project came months after the group played a massive set on Coachella’s Outdoor Stage then launched a North American amphitheater tour.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Shell production is beginning to expand, as aresubsystems for cruise missiles, drones, and other weapons, although the production of air defenses remains deficient.—
Jack Watling,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Nov. 2025
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Her work primarily focuses on monitoring the oil and gas industry, assessing its impacts and educating community members about production and regulation.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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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 7 Jan. 2026.
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