as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the conference attendees crowded into the amphitheater for the keynote address
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Recent Examples of amphitheater
Venue operator Live Nation — which manages more than 300 facilities across the country — initially hoped to build a permanent amphitheater nearby, but scrapped those plans in 2023 after the Irvine City Council ended negotiations.
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Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Stars set to attend the opening night gala at Taormina’s Greek amphitheater include Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Harry Collett (Jacaerys Velaryon), Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen) and Phoebe Campbell (Rhaena Targaryen).
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 4 June 2026
After studying at the University of Arkansas, Ben built a career on his own terms, going from playing college shows to selling out amphitheaters, performing at venues like the Kennedy Center, and releasing chart-topping albums like Brand New, Magic and The Joy of Music.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Tickets for single shows are $68-$155 at The Conrad and $25-$250 for the amphitheater concert.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Clay Marshall, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Stars set to attend the opening night gala at Taormina’s Greek amphitheater include Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Harry Collett (Jacaerys Velaryon), Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen) and Phoebe Campbell (Rhaena Targaryen).
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 4 June 2026
After studying at the University of Arkansas, Ben built a career on his own terms, going from playing college shows to selling out amphitheaters, performing at venues like the Kennedy Center, and releasing chart-topping albums like Brand New, Magic and The Joy of Music.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Tickets for single shows are $68-$155 at The Conrad and $25-$250 for the amphitheater concert.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheater
auditorium
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At that moment, Barksdale’s sister appeared at the back of the auditorium, dressed in her military uniform and ready to present him with his diploma.—
Christina Cardona,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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At times, the school board auditorium broke out into shouts between the groups who supported Alzubi’s reassignment and those who opposed it.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheater. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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