as in auditoriums
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 amphitheaters
Not the famous ones that are able to sell out the largest amphitheaters in the world, but the touring folks who are less known, the working artists.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Three of the most successful R&B acts of the 1990s — Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, and En Vogue — are joining forces for an epic summer tour that will take them to amphitheaters all across the United States.
—Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead, the agreement would make Live Nation divest its assets in 13 amphitheaters — including the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Also for the amphitheaters, promoters may choose how to distribute up to 50% of the tickets at their own discretion.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Ticketmaster has agreed to cap service fees at 15 percent — but only at amphitheaters that Live Nation owns, operates, or controls.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
The company will also divest up to 13 amphitheaters and reserve 50% of tickets for nonexclusive venues.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation would pay a $280 million fine and divest itself of at least 13 amphitheaters nationwide while opening its ticketing processes so competitors can share in the sale of tickets, the official said, adding that at least 10 states were expected to join the deal.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Three of the most successful R&B acts of the 1990s — Salt-N-Pepa, TLC, and En Vogue — are joining forces for an epic summer tour that will take them to amphitheaters all across the United States.
—Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Instead, the agreement would make Live Nation divest its assets in 13 amphitheaters — including the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Also for the amphitheaters, promoters may choose how to distribute up to 50% of the tickets at their own discretion.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Ticketmaster has agreed to cap service fees at 15 percent — but only at amphitheaters that Live Nation owns, operates, or controls.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2026
The company will also divest up to 13 amphitheaters and reserve 50% of tickets for nonexclusive venues.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Live Nation would pay a $280 million fine and divest itself of at least 13 amphitheaters nationwide while opening its ticketing processes so competitors can share in the sale of tickets, the official said, adding that at least 10 states were expected to join the deal.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheaters
auditoriums
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Students in New York City are learning to play tennis in unlikely places -- their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums -- thanks to a free after-school program.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Amphitheaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheaters. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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