cinemas

plural of cinema
as in theaters
a building or part of a building where movies are shown got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex

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Recent Examples of cinemas The screenings have transformed Sikh temple compounds and village halls into makeshift cinemas where audiences watch not just a film but a retelling of memories of one of India’s bloodiest internal conflicts. ABC News, 10 July 2026 Comparing trends in recent years, Marti placed the first semester of 2026 on par with the first half of 2023, which had previously marked the strongest start to a year since cinemas reopened following the pandemic. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 July 2026 As Evil Dead Burn is unleashed on cinemas, the cast recently discussed the heavy toll of performing in the horror sequel. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Our cinemas are dedicated to serving audiences through state-of-the-art infrastructure and diverse film programming. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day, has finally hit cinemas worldwide. Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026 That threshold would mark a return to normal cadence for the summer box office, which collected more than $4 billion practically every year between 2013 and 2019 before Covid shut down cinemas. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 June 2026 The breakout success of these films has ignited debate across Hollywood about what made these movies so popular, especially among Gen Z moviegoers who haven’t been flocking to cinemas in recent years. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 The limited theatrical event opens July 23 in select cinemas worldwide. Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinemas
Noun
  • Ortega, repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen, will be in theaters this fall with sci-fi drama Klara and the Sun.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • But before those blockbuster hopefuls land in theaters, here’s a look at what sizzled and fizzled during the first six months of the year.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • Features of the waterpark include a shallow pool with play equipment for children, a deeper pool with a three-story water slide, shaded seating, non-water play spaces, playhouses and a grass area for toddlers.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
  • In videos shared on her Instagram, @bonesandbuilds, Orrock documents the transformation of secondhand playhouses into imaginative destinations designed for her children.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

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“Cinemas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinemas. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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