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Recent Examples of drive-in
Today, the remaining drive-ins can be counted on one hand: the Malt Shop, Frosty Drive N in Denton and Theo’s Drive-In in Grand Prairie, and maybe a couple more in outlying towns.
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
There's perhaps no pastime that evokes as much summer nostalgia as drive-in movie theaters.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Since exploding during the pandemic, thanks in part to its savvy embrace of livestreams and drive-in concerts, Goose has become a touring force: The band that was playing small clubs in 2019 will headline New York’s Madison Square Garden in June for the first time.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Texas moviegoers, rejoice: A Lone Star state theater recently ranked on a national list of the best drive-ins in the country.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
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Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
There's perhaps no pastime that evokes as much summer nostalgia as drive-in movie theaters.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Since exploding during the pandemic, thanks in part to its savvy embrace of livestreams and drive-in concerts, Goose has become a touring force: The band that was playing small clubs in 2019 will headline New York’s Madison Square Garden in June for the first time.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Texas moviegoers, rejoice: A Lone Star state theater recently ranked on a national list of the best drive-ins in the country.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
Noun
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After nearly five years (since the pandemic outbreak in 2020), a major producer has shown such faith in cinemas and the power of their film.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Her presence will greatly enrich this year’s program and offer the audience a unique opportunity to engage with one of the key figures in contemporary cinema.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The playhouses, built by groups of sponsoring volunteers, are offered for free to Habitat homeowners as well as children of local military veterans and active-duty personnel.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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And for car enthusiasts: a playhouse of their very own.—
TJ Macias,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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