as in amphitheater
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 auditorium
When asked who’d lost their home in the fire, more than half the auditorium of K-5th grade students raised their hands.
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David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
In temporary spaces — the auditorium of a Catholic high school, a nearby Methodist church, a back yard — members have continued to gather regularly for prayer and celebration.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Chopper 2 over Elizabeth High School in New Jersey, where a car crashed through the wall of the auditorium.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The auditorium full of Venezuelans erupted in applause and cheers after pastor Israel Martin said the end of Maduro’s reign had arrived.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
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David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
In temporary spaces — the auditorium of a Catholic high school, a nearby Methodist church, a back yard — members have continued to gather regularly for prayer and celebration.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Chopper 2 over Elizabeth High School in New Jersey, where a car crashed through the wall of the auditorium.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
The auditorium full of Venezuelans erupted in applause and cheers after pastor Israel Martin said the end of Maduro’s reign had arrived.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditorium
Noun
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See our gallery of renderings and amphitheater photos taken by Courier Journal photographer Jeff Faughender.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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That account was supported by surveillance footage provided by Live Nation, owner of the amphitheater, witness statements and a forensic interview, police said.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rudd's latest project, the comedy Anaconda, which costars Jack Black, is now in theaters.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jade Catta-Preta Jade Catta-Preta pivoted from a career in theater to a career in comedy.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Time will tell if Rodgers sticks to his preseason plan or if this winning run has rekindled the competitive fire for the future hall of famer.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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And the difference between absolutely nailing a passage and creating a feeling of transcendent gloriousness in the concert hall and abject failure is usually about a millimeter.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Auditorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditorium. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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