as in many
being of a large but indefinite number
would sometimes experience multiplex moods in the course of a single day
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Recent Examples of multiplex
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Scary Movie 4 arrived in an era when Saw (2004) had pushed onscreen violence to extremes, at least by American multiplex standards.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
That would leave less room for new filmic voices and engender frictionless pushback against the kind of corporate groupthink responsible for the boring sameness behind our current multiplex malaise.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Sullivan, 34, was born with a condition known as arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC), which affects his muscle tissue, leading to general weakness and a limited range of motion in his arms and legs.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Scary Movie 4 arrived in an era when Saw (2004) had pushed onscreen violence to extremes, at least by American multiplex standards.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Redford’s next several projects were among his most commercially successful, lighting up multiplex ticket booths and cementing his status as one of the key A-list performers of the era.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
That would leave less room for new filmic voices and engender frictionless pushback against the kind of corporate groupthink responsible for the boring sameness behind our current multiplex malaise.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
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The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Panthers are pretty darn healthy this time of year compared to many teams, and that has undoubtedly helped.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On Wednesday, numerous commemorations and tributes occurred in the devastated communities and throughout the city and county of Los Angeles —including flags flying at half-staff at City Hall, county buildings and at all state buildings.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Factors That Have Affected the Concept Since the work triangle’s inception, the kitchen has changed, leading to numerous factors that have advanced the work triangle, too.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Suddenly, San Marcos is looking like a health care hub similar to La Jolla or to the Sharp HealthCare and Rady Children’s Hospital megaplex at Genesee Avenue on Highway 163.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Anchored since 1997 by the Edwards megaplex — now operated by Regal — the multi-acre Spectrum had been majority-owned by D.D. Dunlap since 2008.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than using multiple materials, for example, builders who are trying to be both stylish and cost-effective will stick with one or two and use color to add depth.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good was seen in multiple videos reversing her Honda Pilot as ICE agents attempted to open her car door, then moving forward and to the right when the agent opened fire, first through the windshield and then twice through the vehicle's open window, killing the mother of three from Colorado.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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His unique style made his work a major influence on art house cinema including American filmmakers Gus van Sant and Jim Jarmusch, who have praised his vision.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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The film is often referred to as one of the most important titles of the 1990s and is also considered one of the most important pillars of the contemporary slow cinema movement.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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