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as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
watched the hockey game in the new sports arena
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as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
has a lot of influence in the local business arena
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Recent Examples of arena
Fresh off his own arena tour, singer, songwriter and producer keshi will also take the stage Friday.
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Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
The decades-long struggle to make Victory a viable neighborhood should give pause to proponents of tearing down City Hall to build an arena and entertainment district.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
An arena overflowing with fans, thanks maybe to a fire marshal who looked the other way.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
If the internet’s reaction is any indication, arenas across the country might soon have a few more aspiring vocalists in the stands, ready to belt out throwback hits when the pressure is at its peak.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
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Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
The decades-long struggle to make Victory a viable neighborhood should give pause to proponents of tearing down City Hall to build an arena and entertainment district.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 2026
An arena overflowing with fans, thanks maybe to a fire marshal who looked the other way.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
If the internet’s reaction is any indication, arenas across the country might soon have a few more aspiring vocalists in the stands, ready to belt out throwback hits when the pressure is at its peak.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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Most of the presenters are also in and out of the room fairly quickly with their power publicists and agents ushering them along, but Bardem ventured into the auditorium to greet and chat with Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor and CEO Bill Kramer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The renovations to that building would include an auditorium, a fieldhouse and a new academic wing.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Due to the limitations of converting historical buildings, some common areas are impossible to reach, although lifts provide access to each floor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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From Wednesday on, the real heat wave begins to take a foothold with highs for many areas getting up into the 80s to finish the week.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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If time is not a factor at all, then linger on the rolling hills in front of the park’s amphitheater for fun people and dog watching.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The band will also support Rainbow Kitten Surprise on a run of amphitheater dates through July, including stops at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (July 21) and Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre in Denver (July 25).—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2026
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In the quantum realm, a single particle exists in many places at once—at least while no one is looking at it.—
Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scott inflicts Ohm’s nonchalant meanness with a piercingly perverse matter-of-factness that places the character as far away as possible from the realm of likeability.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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The top two teams from the Americas beyond the United States (which is guaranteed a spot as the host country) qualified into the six-team field through the World Baseball Classic.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite the par-5s making up just 12 of the 54 holes Åberg has played this week, more than 50 percent of his strokes gained against the field have come there.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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And while there is an element of social anxiety after so many kids grew up in lockdown, that urge to connect, to feel immersed in an experience, is stronger than ever.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of starkness, elements such as area rugs, throws and artwork help make a space feel finished and energized.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
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In a domain as powerful and fast-moving as AI, narrowing influence increases systemic fragility.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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But, for now, these use cases will remain the domain of cutting-edge research.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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That criticism helped spur a push in Lakewood to create an independent civilian oversight board for the city’s police department.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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The impasse has triggered the partial shutdown of the department, which also affects the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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