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
Also for the amphitheaters, promoters may choose how to distribute up to 50% of the tickets at their own discretion.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The department is also seeking to rein in the company's exclusive deals with amphitheaters.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 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
Live Nation will reportedly also divest 13 of its amphitheaters and reserve half of its tickets for nonexclusive venues.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition, Live Nation is being forced to divest 13 amphitheaters.
—Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The department is also seeking to rein in the company's exclusive deals with amphitheaters.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 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
Live Nation will reportedly also divest 13 of its amphitheaters and reserve half of its tickets for nonexclusive venues.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
In addition, Live Nation is being forced to divest 13 amphitheaters.
—Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheaters
auditoriums
Noun
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Project Hail Mary‘s prayers for all the big auditoriums have already been answered with the pic showing in Imax, PLFs, D-Box, etc.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Amphitheaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheaters. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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