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Recent Examples of drive-in
Being stranded at the drive-in sounds way more fun.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Sam and Kathy Vergos opened a classic drive-in called The Diner in 1954.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
For 75 years, the Beacon Drive-In Theatre has showcased movies along its signature drive-in theater wall in Guthrie.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Jan. 2026
Back on the trail for Hank, the Ghoul and Lucy come across a wrecked vault hidden behind a drive-in cinema.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Sam and Kathy Vergos opened a classic drive-in called The Diner in 1954.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
For 75 years, the Beacon Drive-In Theatre has showcased movies along its signature drive-in theater wall in Guthrie.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Jan. 2026
Back on the trail for Hank, the Ghoul and Lucy come across a wrecked vault hidden behind a drive-in cinema.
—Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drive-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
Noun
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The cinema features a special category of nonprofessionals who are cast to play themselves.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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There’s enough room in the canon of cinema for all the best movies of 2025 to be remembered.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As part of its culinary relationship with La Jolla Playhouse, the nearby Dora Ristorante is serving a three-course pre-theater dinner menu that playhouse ticket-holders can book before an evening show.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort's towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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That is the sense in which this was political theater performed in a half-empty house.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Seize the ticket machines, the popcorn buckets, the box office receipts at every multiplex in America.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Which wouldn’t be such a bad outcome for most documentary films — arguably moviedom’s most beleaguered genre due to diminishing audience appetite at the multiplex level.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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