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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
The white-domed arena, now gray with age and grime, didn’t resemble its namesake so much as a spaceship, a Starship Enterprise plopped amid high-rises.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
And, toward the back of the arena, there was a squat pink casita that was hosting a raucous house party.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Christmastime in Las Vegas comes after three consecutive years of Carey touring North American arenas for the holiday season.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Demolition derbies bring the sounds of revving engines and metal crashing into metal to rural arenas all over Arkansas, especially during this time of year when county fairs are popping up.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
And, toward the back of the arena, there was a squat pink casita that was hosting a raucous house party.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Christmastime in Las Vegas comes after three consecutive years of Carey touring North American arenas for the holiday season.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Demolition derbies bring the sounds of revving engines and metal crashing into metal to rural arenas all over Arkansas, especially during this time of year when county fairs are popping up.
—Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arena
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Among these advocates was Areulia Davis, whose kindergarten class had met on the auditorium stage in an overcrowded Pope elementary in the 1960s.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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Within the massive auditorium, the ceiling is lined with thousands of tiny lights resembling stars that shimmer as the lights dim.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those areas include voting, healthcare, and education literature.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Drought continues to worsen in several parts of the country, meteorologists warned in early September as dry conditions are forecast for many areas later in the month, sparking additional fears about wildfires in the fire-prone West.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Representatives from Live Nation did not respond when asked about the possibility of moving Farm Aid to the amphitheater or any other Live Nation venues in the region.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
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An indoor amphitheater is in the works and will pay homage to Florence’s tradition of creativity and cultural exchange.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Roseman, whose first full-time NFL job was in the financial realm as counsel to the Eagles’ salary-cap staff, has compared Philadelphia’s tactics to financing a home when interest rates are low.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Cortège Out on the cricket fields at The Los Angeles Equestrian Center, an experiential open-air event is bringing together dance, sound, light, puppetry, costume, myth, and robotic canines.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The emotions of that victory two years ago were apparent at the time — Sirianni was bombastic exiting the field after the emotional win — but there is no concept of revenge this time.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy track, which blends old school hip-hop vibes with rock elements, marks the first time a virtual group has ever produced a song and direct choreography for an audition survival series.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other defensive elements included an Italian AWACS surveillance aircraft, a NATO refueling tanker, and a German Patriot air defense system, the New York Times reported.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In my fake Evite example, the branding looked perfect, but the sender's address didn't match Evite's official domain.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This should include setting up monitoring processes similar to those used for brand name, trademark, patent or domain misuse, auditing the use of the company’s digital assets, and engaging with vendors that provide monitoring services.—
Chris Dimitriadis,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The sound department actually played the music that would overlay the scene as Dockery acted.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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This program comes at a critical time for the automotive industry, as employers increasingly need to develop worker skills and standardize AI usage across departments.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arena. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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