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Recent Examples of drive-in
Jaws is my favorite film, encompassing my feelings as a young wide-eyed child seeing it for the first time at a drive-in (talk about larger than life, especially for a small kid) and then rewatching it endlessly on TV and VHS until the tapes wore out.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Between the swingin' bed-hopping, its sweaty disco vibe, and the presence of a third-tier star in Priscilla Barnes (future Three's Company roommate Terri), this is a movie that seems tailor-made for a '70s drive-in double feature.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
The author includes an omnivorous range of signage for motels, drive-ins, bars, and movie theaters.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025
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.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Between the swingin' bed-hopping, its sweaty disco vibe, and the presence of a third-tier star in Priscilla Barnes (future Three's Company roommate Terri), this is a movie that seems tailor-made for a '70s drive-in double feature.
—Chris Nashawaty, EW.com, 20 June 2025
The author includes an omnivorous range of signage for motels, drive-ins, bars, and movie theaters.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 18 June 2025
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.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
Noun
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Back then, Hindi cinema knew no better and banked majorly on the optics, avoiding the focus on better writing.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Each one comes with 24-hour butler service, a private kitchen, a living room with an in-home cinema, outdoor dining space, and a 602-square-foot swimming pool.—
Julie Olum,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The property’s amenities are second to none and include a private helipad, state-of-the-art equestrian facilities with a 10-stall barn and riding arena, a tennis court, and a playhouse.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Overall, Walker said, volunteers build 80-90 playhouses per year.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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