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Recent Examples of drive-in
The drive-in theater at Union Market returns, as does natural wine tasting on the National Mall.
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Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
In the diner, for example, the speakers play outdoor sounds including crickets to create a real drive-in movie atmosphere.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Others have headlights that can project movies onto a wall to make anywhere a drive-in cinema.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Wright’s Dairy-Rite — Staunton, Virginia Since opening in 1952, Wright’s Dairy-Rite has kept alive the classic drive-in experience.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
In the diner, for example, the speakers play outdoor sounds including crickets to create a real drive-in movie atmosphere.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Others have headlights that can project movies onto a wall to make anywhere a drive-in cinema.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Wright’s Dairy-Rite — Staunton, Virginia Since opening in 1952, Wright’s Dairy-Rite has kept alive the classic drive-in experience.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
Noun
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Treasure Beach Village, the newest addition to Beaches Turks and Caicos, introduces 101 new multi-bedroom suites, a 15,000-square-foot lagoon infinity pool, six new dining concepts, and a 32-seat cinema to the resort.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Designed by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen, 250 West 96th Street features a 75-foot saltwater lap pool, a rooftop outdoor cinema, a squash court, a children’s playroom, spa facilities, dining lounges, and entertainment spaces aimed at creating a multigenerational community.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In 1936, it was leased to CBS for use as a radio playhouse.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
18 May 2026
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The playhouse also stages seasonal works, like A Christmas Carol.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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From Fort Worth to ‘Live from New York’ Culhane started theater in Los Angeles, doing improv bits during high school.—
Ella Gonzales
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Viva Maude’s first project to hit theaters was the bold adaptation of Hedda in fall 2025, in which Thompson played the titular character.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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That’s as exhibitors and buyers do business, especially around pre-sales, from November 10 to 15 in and around the Fairmont Century Plaza and the nearby AMC Century City 15 multiplex.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Then again, Boyle was never likely to make a family-friendly, multiplex-filling space opera.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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