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
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.
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Staff Author, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Other amphitheaters ran by Live Nation are in Atlanta, Toronto, New York and other cities.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Free music is everywhere this summer, from museums and amphitheaters to Denver International Airport.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
With a new album and an upcoming summer tour of mostly suburban amphitheaters, Duff, 38, is about to have a monster summer.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
From ancient amphitheaters to Renaissance galleries, the famous landmarks in Italy offer deeply authentic cultural and religious experiences for travelers who appreciate slowing down.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, the company agreed to do things like cap service fees at 15% and divest exclusive booking agreements with about a dozen amphitheaters, which ticketing organizations and Democratic lawmakers say does not go nearly far enough.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation, was set to launch on June 12 in Clarkston, Michigan, with Trainor scheduled to perform at 30 arenas and amphitheaters across North America, featuring support from Icona Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Other amphitheaters ran by Live Nation are in Atlanta, Toronto, New York and other cities.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Free music is everywhere this summer, from museums and amphitheaters to Denver International Airport.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
With a new album and an upcoming summer tour of mostly suburban amphitheaters, Duff, 38, is about to have a monster summer.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Watch an opera at the Arena, one of the world’s largest surviving ancient Roman amphitheaters.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
From ancient amphitheaters to Renaissance galleries, the famous landmarks in Italy offer deeply authentic cultural and religious experiences for travelers who appreciate slowing down.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
As part of the settlement, the company agreed to do things like cap service fees at 15% and divest exclusive booking agreements with about a dozen amphitheaters, which ticketing organizations and Democratic lawmakers say does not go nearly far enough.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The Get In Girl Tour, produced by Live Nation, was set to launch on June 12 in Clarkston, Michigan, with Trainor scheduled to perform at 30 arenas and amphitheaters across North America, featuring support from Icona Pop.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheaters
auditoriums
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Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The permit would cover the Cinerama Dome, 14 adjacent auditoriums and a restaurant café with two outdoor spaces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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“Amphitheaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheaters. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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