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or auditoria
as in amphitheaters
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
will hold the town meeting in the high school auditorium
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Recent Examples of auditoriums
Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
The company’s locations offer a place to engage audiences willing to pay for premium experiences, in keeping with the broader trend that has boosted grosses in Imax auditoriums and Sphere in Las Vegas.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Venues will include schools, theaters, auditoriums, chain movie theaters, and even a library.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Drawing inspiration from trademark designs seen in Nordic auditoriums and churches, the petite Chair 01 encourages great posture with its sturdy silhouette, according to commerce editor Audrey Lee.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of hosting premieres in movie palaces, screenings are held in dozens of makeshift theaters, with screens erected in libraries, motels and school auditoriums.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
The company’s locations offer a place to engage audiences willing to pay for premium experiences, in keeping with the broader trend that has boosted grosses in Imax auditoriums and Sphere in Las Vegas.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Venues will include schools, theaters, auditoriums, chain movie theaters, and even a library.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Drawing inspiration from trademark designs seen in Nordic auditoriums and churches, the petite Chair 01 encourages great posture with its sturdy silhouette, according to commerce editor Audrey Lee.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of hosting premieres in movie palaces, screenings are held in dozens of makeshift theaters, with screens erected in libraries, motels and school auditoriums.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditoriums
Noun
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Unlike Turnpike, which has consistently played in arenas and amphitheaters since its 2022 comeback, shows of this scale are still new ground for Canada.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tour includes stops at the big amphitheaters in West Palm Beach and Tampa.—
Tom Szaroleta,
Florida Times-Union,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those films launched to $39 million and $20 million, respectively, in the United States, but failed to stay in theaters long enough to justify their $150 million-plus budget.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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Its open-air ancient ruins—temples, houses, theaters—are well-preserved and include the Terrace of Lions, private residences, and the Sanctuary of Apollo.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Inside the museum’s exhibition halls, display cases stand empty, stripped of their lightweight, high-value contents during a period of occupation by the Rapid Support Forces from April 15, 2023, until early last year.—
Eissa Dafallah,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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These clashes of tribalism aren’t just happening online or in the halls of Congress, but in the crowds at Dropkicks’ shows.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Auditoriums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditoriums. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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