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
Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The multiplex multiscreen theaters were only just beginning to come into play, and the old movie palaces struggled some against that.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
But there’s at least one multiplex in America, where seats already were almost sold out for all of Friday’s screenings.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
That $215 million would-be tentpole infuriated critics, alienated viewers and slank from the multiplex after grossing $260 million: an era-defining flop.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
The multiplex multiscreen theaters were only just beginning to come into play, and the old movie palaces struggled some against that.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
But there’s at least one multiplex in America, where seats already were almost sold out for all of Friday’s screenings.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for multiplex
Adjective
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For many years, the top pick was determined by a coin flip between the worst teams in the Western and Eastern Conferences.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gunton said many others have come close.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Gilgo Beach investigation began in earnest in 2010 after police found numerous sets of human remains along a remote beach highway on Long Island’s South Shore, setting off a search for a potential serial killer that attracted global interest and spawned a Hollywood movie.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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And so, far from clearing up confusion, the provisions have sparked criticism from numerous TV writers and producers, including Academy members, who think the guidelines leave far too much room for AI to have a meaningful role on writing, acting and other creative disciplines in Emmy nominees.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Regal Boise megaplex — formerly Edwards Cinemas — made significant improvements, including converting one of its auditoriums to IMAX.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Jan. 2026
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The development group promises to transform the complex into a new entertainment megaplex.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Hurley, already one of 17 men’s head coaches with multiple titles, would have become the seventh with at least three; his 20-6 NCAA Tournament record (77 percent) remains second to only John Wooden.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Waterfront Park and pier are short blocks away, as are multiple churches, historic house tours, museums, the Gibbes art collection, and King Street retail shopping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The one-on-one matchups between the two have felt like cinema and normally draw most of the eyeballs during practice.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eeva Mägi returns to Cannes with Mo Hunt, following her earlier participation with Mo Papa and Mo Amor, continuing the ‘Mo’ movement – an exciting new wave in Estonian cinema that challenges conventions.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Multiplex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multiplex. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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